Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Merrillville, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers Average $80758 annually Monday through Friday Home daily Dedicated route. You will drive Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks with best-in-class specs designed for comfort. These trucks are equipped with inward and outward-facing in-cab cameras, helping to ensure safety for all. Meet with a driver in both Davenport and Liberty, IA, to transfer freight. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 PM start.

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.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
• Must be able to see and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
• 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

• Drive late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks.
• Meet with a driver in both Davenport and Liberty, IA, to transfer freight.
• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
• 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.
• Operate a motor vehicle legally and safely.
• Safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees