General Commodities Driver - CDL Class A

Penske•Adairsville, GA

10d•$67,600 - $83,200

About The Position

Penske is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for general commodities transportation. Drivers haul dry van loads consisting of Freight of All Kinds (FAK), with a mixture of live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight. Freight is all no-touch, mostly drop and hook. The role pays $0.65 per mile, with average weekly pay of $1,300 to $1,600 and an additional utilization bonus based on miles driven. Drivers use late-model, Penske-maintained trucks with comfort and safety features, including inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule offers weekly home time, most weekends. Drivers represent Penske and its customers, deliver products safely and on time, and are expected to provide customer service and build relationships with accounts. This is a Department of Transportation-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive position.

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.
A 3-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; 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 in a safe manner in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision 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 and/or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally up to 100 lbs (45 kg).
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Drive dry van loads comprised of Freight of All Kinds (FAK), including live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight.
Deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its customers.
Provide customer service and build relationships with accounts.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Operate the vehicle safely, remaining alert and accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.