Elite Truck Driver / Traveling Driver – Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Glen Burnie, MD

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring an experienced Class A truck driver for its Elite Driver team. The role involves traveling regionally and nationally to Penske locations to support critical operations, special projects, strategic customers, and new business launches. Drivers may help stabilize and improve performance or assist with new account startups. Assignments last at least three weeks and may be extended; for every three travel weeks worked, drivers may choose a home week or another travel week. Drivers are compensated during home weeks, and the role offers the option of one full week off every month. Dispatch times and routes vary by assignment. Work may involve multi-stop deliveries in a range of environments, with assignments ranging from high-touch to no-touch. Training is provided for specialized equipment. Drivers use scanners and onboard technology to ensure delivery accuracy and operate well-maintained vehicles equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Weekly compensation is $2,350, with a $350 weekly per diem.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
At least one year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last three years, or two years in the last five years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English-language proficiency as required by federal law.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently; stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement.
Doubles endorsement.

Responsibilities

Travel regionally and nationally to support Penske operations.
Represent Penske as a trusted, elite professional driver.
Help launch new business and support key strategic customers.
Perform multi-stop deliveries in a variety of environments, including high-touch and no-touch assignments.
Support operations during special projects, help stabilize and improve performance, and assist with new account startups.
Use scanners and onboard technology to ensure accurate deliveries.
Operate vehicles safely and follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and work the required schedule and at the required location.
Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.