General Commodities Driver - CDL Class A (NE Region)
About The Position
Penske is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for general commodities operations in the Northeast region. The role transports dry van loads of Freight of All Kinds (FAK), with a mixture of live loading and unloading and drop-and-hook freight. Freight is no-touch and mostly drop-and-hook. Drivers use late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is home weekly, most weekends. Pay is $0.75 per mile, with average weekly pay of $1,650 to $1,700 and an additional utilization bonus based on miles driven. Drivers are expected to deliver products safely and on time, provide customer service, and build relationships with their accounts while representing Penske and its clients. The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Regular, predictable, full attendance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to work alertly and safely are essential. Applicants must complete an employment application and undergo a background investigation and drug screening. Penske describes itself as a stable, nationwide company offering training opportunities and career mobility. The benefits package includes paid vacation and holidays from 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, an employee discount program, a safety incentive program, 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.
- Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required for compliance with 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
- 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.
- Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Drive dry van loads of Freight of All Kinds (FAK), including a mixture of live-load/live-unload and drop-and-hook freight.
- Deliver products safely and on time.
- Provide customer service and build relationships with assigned accounts while representing Penske and its clients.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
- Generous retirement benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear.
- Employee discount benefit program.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities and career mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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