Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A drivers to shuttle trailers between a customer warehouse and a Penske cross dock. Drivers move trailers in and out of docks as directed, couple and uncouple trailers, and chock trailers for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors. The position pays $28 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and averages $82,500 annually. Drivers work Monday through Friday, start at 10:30 p.m., have weekends off, and are home daily. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort- and safety-focused specifications. Trucks are equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The role is safety-sensitive and requires alert, safe work and responsibility for the safety of oneself and others. Drivers represent Penske and its clients, and may drive client-branded trucks and wear client uniforms. Penske describes opportunities for training and career mobility across its nationwide locations.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States 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 past 5 years.
- Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- 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 work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner in a DOT-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive position.
- Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust 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 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
- Shuttle trailers between the customer warehouse and the Penske cross dock.
- Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management.
- Couple and uncouple trailers.
- Chock trailers when spotted for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.
- Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays beginning on 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 of up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
