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

Penske•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring an experienced Class A truck driver for its Elite Driver team. This role travels regionally and nationally to support Penske operations, critical projects, new business launches, and strategic customers. Drivers may be assigned to a range of environments and delivery types, including multi-stop deliveries and work ranging from high-touch to no-touch. Training is provided for specialized equipment. Assignments last at least three weeks and may be extended; for every three travel weeks worked, drivers have the option of taking a home week or another travel week. Dispatch times and routes vary by assignment, and drivers are compensated during home weeks. Drivers represent Penske and its customers while using scanners and onboard technology to ensure accurate deliveries. They operate well-maintained vehicles equipped with in-cab cameras facing inward and outward for safety and protection. The position is transportation-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires safe, alert work, regular predictable attendance, and the ability to meet applicable federal and state rules. The role offers weekly compensation of $2,350 plus a $350 weekly per diem, paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, disability and life insurance, uniforms and safety footwear, a referral bonus, safety recognition programs, and 24/7 driver and roadside assistance.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
At least 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years in the last 5 years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for one's own safety and the safety of others.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift and/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, professional driver and represent its clients.
Help launch new business and support key strategic customers.
Support special projects, stabilize and improve operations, and assist with new account startups.
Perform multi-stop deliveries in a variety of environments, including assignments ranging from high-touch to no-touch.
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, full attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.