Flex Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Lockport, IL

61d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver to cover weekly assignments at various locations throughout the Midwest. The driver delivers bread products to customers using pre-stacked wheeled dollies for roll-off deliveries and roll-on returns; store deliveries are not required. Products may also be palletized and unloaded with an electric pallet jack. The position averages 5 to 10 stops per week and requires regional travel, with frequent home time and weekends. Assignments, start times, schedules, and work locations vary according to customer and business needs. Drivers use late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras. Compensation includes earnings of up to $120,000 annually, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, an $80 per diem for each travel day, and potential premium route and safety incentives. No out-of-pocket travel expenses are required. A driver referral program offers up to $5,000 per referral. The driver represents Penske and its clients, delivering products safely and on time while providing customer service and building account relationships. The role is subject to Department of Transportation regulation or is designated safety-sensitive, and requires maintaining alertness and working safely. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays starting on day one, retirement benefits, medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, company-provided uniforms and safety footwear, employee discounts, referral bonuses, safety incentives, and a driver recognition program.

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 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years.
A 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Ability to work the required schedule and at the required location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and work 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 lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently 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.

Responsibilities

Travel regionally throughout the Midwest to work weekly assignments at various locations as needed.
Deliver bread products to customers using pre-stacked wheeled dollies, completing roll-off deliveries and roll-on returns; store deliveries are not required.
Unload palletized bread products using an electric pallet jack when needed.
Complete an average of 5 to 10 stops per week.
Adapt to varying start times, schedules, and work locations based on assignments, customer needs, and business demands.
Represent Penske and its clients by delivering products safely and on time, providing customer service, and building relationships with accounts.