Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers. Earn $33.00 per hour plus overtime after 40 hours worked. Average annual earnings of $120000. $5000 Retention Bonus. Driver Referral Bonus Program – earn up to $5000 per referral. You will drive Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks with best-in-class specs designed for comfort and safety, equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras helping to ensure safety for all. Deliver floral products to regional distribution centers while maintaining timely and professional customer service. Routes throughout NJ, MD, VA, and NY, including JFK Airport. Unload freight using manual and electric pallet jacks and assist with return freight and backhaul pickups. Infrequent layovers and NYC routes; additional pay available. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday with dispatch times between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Consistent schedule with Saturdays off.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
- Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
- 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years
- 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
- Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency.
- Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required
- This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
- Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
- The associate must be able to see and hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit.
- The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
- The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
- The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
Responsibilities
- Deliver floral products to regional distribution centers while maintaining timely and professional customer service
- Routes throughout NJ, MD, VA, and NY, including JFK Airport
- Unload freight using manual and electric pallet jacks and assist with return freight and backhaul pickups
- Infrequent layovers and NYC routes; additional pay available
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays day one
- Generous retirement benefits
- Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision
- Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
- Company-provided uniforms
- Employee discount benefit program
- Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
- Safety incentive program
- Premier Driver Recognition Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
