Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Swedesboro, NJ

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for a home-daily position. The driver delivers dry and frozen products dock to dock, averaging 10 to 15 stops per week, and represents Penske and its clients through safe, timely deliveries and professional, courteous customer interactions. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing cab cameras. The schedule is five days per week with two consecutive days off; the schedule is determined at orientation. Dispatch times range from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. Overtime is paid after 40 hours, and pay is $25 per hour. The role is subject to Department of Transportation regulations or is designated safety-sensitive. Drivers must remain alert, work safely, and accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. The position requires the ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently entering and exiting the truck and rear cargo area and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

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.
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.
Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely perform the job's physical and visual requirements, including frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

Deliver dry and frozen products dock to dock.
Average 10 to 15 stops per week.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.
Safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.