General Commodities Driver - CDL Class A
About The Position
Penske is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for general commodities freight. The role hauls dry van loads of Freight of All Kinds (FAK), with a mix of live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight. Freight is no-touch, mostly drop and hook. Drivers are paid $0.65 per mile, with average weekly pay of $1,300 to $1,600 and an additional utilization bonus based on miles driven. Drivers operate late-model, Penske-maintained trucks with comfort and safety features, including inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is home weekly, most weekends. The role represents Penske and its clients and requires safe, dependable operation of commercial vehicles, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and regular, predictable attendance.
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.
- Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific required location.
- Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
- Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Drive dry van loads of Freight of All Kinds, including live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight.
- Operate and care for Penske-maintained trucks and safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain a constant state of alertness and operate safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
- Work the required schedule and at the required location; maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
- Represent Penske and its clients while delivering products safely and on time.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays from 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.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
