General Commodities Driver - CDL Class A

Penske•Greensboro, NC

10d•$1,300 - $1,600

About The Position

Penske is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver to transport dry van loads of Freight of All Kinds. Freight includes a mixture of live loads and unloads and drop-and-hook freight; loads are described as all no-touch freight, mostly drop and hook. Drivers are home weekly, most weekends, and drive late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Compensation is $0.65 per mile, with average weekly pay of $1,300 to $1,600 and an additional utilization bonus based on miles driven. The role represents Penske and its clients, with an emphasis on delivering products safely and on time, providing customer service, and building relationships with accounts. Regular, predictable attendance and safe operation are essential. The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive by the company. Drivers must work the required schedule and location and complete the employment application, background investigation, and drug screening.

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 in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to see and hear, including the specified close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus-adjustment abilities.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, 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 lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Drive dry van loads of Freight of All Kinds, including a mixture of live loads and unloads and drop-and-hook freight.
Deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its clients.
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, including entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.