Truck Driver - Class A Floater - Penske Logistics

Penske • Champlin, MN

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time local Class A CDL truck driver to provide delivery coverage for a dedicated account, delivering critical medical products to healthcare facilities and other customers. The position is home daily and pays $35.64 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours and an average annual pay of $78,000. Drivers handle deliveries and touch freight as required and provide professional, courteous customer service.

Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing equipment, including 48-foot and 53-foot trailers, straight trucks, automatic transmissions, and day cabs. Trucks have inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule runs Sunday night through Thursday night, with dispatch between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM. Dispatch times are consistent each week but may vary based on account coverage needs; the role averages 40 to 45 hours per week.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying tractor-trailer experience, a qualifying driving record, and a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card (or the ability to obtain one). The position is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices. Physical duties include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• One year of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last three years, or two years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last five years.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency, as required by 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 specific location required.
• Ability to remain in a constant state of alertness and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
• Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 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

• Provide local delivery coverage for a dedicated account.
• Complete deliveries and handle touch freight as required.
• Maintain professional and courteous customer service.
• Operate the assigned truck and safely deliver critical medical products.
• Follow the required schedule and work at the specific required location.
• Maintain alertness and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays from 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 up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed