Lead Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Lead Truck Driver with a Class A CDL. The role delivers medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, provides route coverage as needed, and trains and supports the customer. The driver also performs other lead-driver duties as assigned and maintains a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-oriented specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position is home daily and pays $26.24 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 7 p.m. start time. This is a DOT-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive role requiring safe, alert operation of a motor vehicle and responsibility for personal and others’ safety. The work includes frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.

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 no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Regular, predictable, full attendance and ability to work the required schedule 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 meet the physical and mental demands of the essential job functions, including required vision and hearing abilities; frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling, and reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

Deliver medical supplies to hospitals and clinics.
Provide route coverage as needed.
Train and support the customer.
Perform other lead driver duties as assigned.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.