Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for a home-daily role delivering grocery freight to a major grocery chain. Drivers transport freezer, cooler, and dry products in late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing cab cameras. Deliveries are dock-to-dock, with no pallet breakdowns required; drivers unload and stage products in designated store areas and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. The schedule is Friday through Monday, with an 11:00 PM start time. Compensation includes an average of $108,000 annually, a $20,000 sign-on bonus, an additional $3,000 annual safety incentive, an extra-day premium incentive, and a driver referral bonus program offering up to $5,000 per referral. The role requires compliance with applicable laws and regulations, dependable attendance, English language proficiency, and safe operation of a commercial vehicle. Drivers must be able to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent movement and lifting loads up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
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 last 5 years.
- A 3-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- Ability to complete a 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 accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
- Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, 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 freezer, cooler, and dry grocery products to a major grocery chain.
- Unload and stage products in designated store areas; deliveries are dock-to-dock and do not require pallet breakdowns.
- Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- 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 the vehicle safely and remain alert to protect personal and others’ safety.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day 1.
- 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 up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program, including an additional $3,000 annual safety incentive.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- Extra-day premium incentive available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
