Flex Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Groton, CT

24d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver who travels regionally to work at various locations as needed. Drivers perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive dealerships, unload trailers, and scan products as they are unloaded and delivered. Drivers travel to an assigned location and work from there for the duration of each assignment. Overnight travel is required during the week, with home time typically on weekends; dispatch times vary based on the work assignment. Drivers operate late-model, Penske-maintained trucks with comfort- and safety-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. The role involves representing Penske and its clients, providing customer service, and building relationships with accounts. The position offers an average annual pay of $125,000, with performance incentives available up to $10,400 annually and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, uniforms and safety footwear, employee discounts, a driver referral bonus, safety incentives, and a driver recognition program.

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 of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Completion of a Penske employment application and successful background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, and to accept responsibility for personal 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, 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 to work at various locations as needed.
Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive dealerships.
Unload trailers using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages.
Scan products as they are unloaded and delivered.
Travel to assigned locations and work there for the duration of each work assignment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely and remain alert while performing safety-sensitive work.
Provide customer service and build relationships with accounts.