Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for a regional relay route between Lockport, Illinois, and Lincoln, Nebraska. The position averages $80,000 annually and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, with additional day and safety incentives available. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The driver delivers bread products using pre-stacked wheeled dollies, which allow roll-off deliveries and roll-on returns; store deliveries are not required. The route involves relaying freight in Lincoln, staying overnight, and returning home the following day. The schedule is a four-day work week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with a 5:00 PM dispatch. Drivers may have the opportunity to work a fifth or sixth day. Penske describes its driving team as focused on safe, timely deliveries and strong customer relationships. The company offers training opportunities and career mobility across its nationwide locations. Drivers are expected to represent Penske and its clients professionally and safely.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must be domiciled in the United States 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-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required for compliance with federal law.
- Ability to complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
- Ability to see and hear, with close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; 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
- Deliver bread products to customers using pre-stacked wheeled dollies for roll-off deliveries and roll-on returns; store deliveries are not required.
- Drive the regional relay route between Lockport, Illinois, and Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Relay freight in Lincoln, stay overnight, and return home the following day.
- 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 safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
- Generous retirement benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Employee discount benefit program.
- Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Extra day and safety incentives available.
- Training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
