Lead Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Lead Truck Drivers with a Class A CDL. Drivers deliver medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, perform lead-driver duties as assigned, provide coverage across all shifts as needed, and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor with customers. The position is home daily and uses late-model Penske trucks with comfort-oriented specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed; dispatch is usually overnight on third shift. Pay is $31 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in the 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 the required schedule and at the specific location, complete the Penske employment application, and pass a background investigation and drug screening.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- 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 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 required location while maintaining regular, predictable, full attendance.
- Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
- Retirement benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- 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.
- Pay every Friday.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
