Lead Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Sunrise, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time, home-daily Lead Truck Drivers with a Class A CDL. The role pays $31 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. Drivers deliver medical supplies to hospitals and clinics using late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Drivers perform lead-driver duties as assigned, provide coverage across shifts as needed, and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor with customers. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed; dispatch is usually overnight on third shift. The position requires working safely and remaining alert, following applicable laws and regulations, and completing the required schedule and work at the assigned location. Drivers must meet DOT and company requirements, including a background investigation and drug screening.

Penske describes its driver environment as a professional team focused on safe, timely delivery and customer relationships. The company offers training opportunities and locations across the nation. Drivers represent Penske and its clients, and may drive client-branded trucks and wear client uniforms.

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 within the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years.
• Three years of DMV/MVR history 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.
• Completion of a Penske employment application and successful background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
• Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 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

• Deliver medical supplies to hospitals and clinics.
• Perform lead-driver duties as assigned.
• Provide coverage across all shifts as needed.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Work the required schedule and at the specified location.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Operate vehicles safely and remain in a constant state of alertness.
• Safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed