Truck Driver - CDL Class A Hiring Event 11/11 - Penske Logistics

Penske•South Windsor, CT

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a CDL Class A Truck Driver to deliver grocery freight to a major grocery chain. Freight includes freezer, cooler, and dry products. Deliveries are dock-to-dock, with no pallet breakdowns required; drivers unload and stage products in designated store areas. Drivers serve locations throughout New York City, including all five boroughs, and are expected to maintain a professional, courteous demeanor with customers. Dispatch occurs within a 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM window. Available schedules are Tuesday through Saturday or Friday through Monday, with an additional weekend-wrap premium available for the latter schedule. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The posting advertises average annual earnings of $105,000, with additional incentives available for shifts, safety, weekend wraps, extra days, and driver referrals. Penske describes its driver team as focused on safe, timely deliveries and customer service. It also highlights training opportunities and career mobility across its nationwide locations.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Be domiciled in the U.S. 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 years of DMV/MVR history with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to see and hear; required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; frequently 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 freezer, cooler, and dry grocery freight to a major grocery chain.
Unload and stage products in designated store areas; deliveries are dock-to-dock and do not require pallet breakdowns.
Deliver throughout New York City, including all five boroughs.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work in a constant state of alertness and operate safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays from day one
Generous retirement benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
Employee discount benefit program
Driver referral bonus program offering up to $5,000 per referral
Safety incentive program, including an additional annual safety incentive of $3,000
Premier Driver Recognition Program
Additional shift premium incentive available, up to $10,400 annually
$300 weekend-wrap premium incentive available
$200 extra-day premium incentive available