Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Tipp City, OH

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers. The role pays $31.50 per hour, with an average annual earnings figure of $78,886, and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Drivers are home daily and handle no-touch freight, including drop-and-hook work. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule's dispatch times vary based on work assignment. Drivers represent Penske and its customers, maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, and deliver freight safely and on time. The role requires compliance with applicable laws and regulations, dependable attendance, and the ability to work safely and remain alert. Penske describes training opportunities and opportunities to move to another city as the driver's career develops.

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.
Have 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.
Have a 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency is required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, and accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently move, stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Perform no-touch freight work, including drop-and-hook operations.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Operate a truck safely and deliver products on time.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work the required schedule at the required location and maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Represent Penske and its customers professionally.