Truck Driver - Class B Hazmat - Penske Logistics

Penske•Grenada, MS

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class B CDL truck drivers for a dedicated route delivering auto parts and supplies to retail stores. Drivers unload palletized freight and totes using a manual pallet jack, make liftgate deliveries, and provide dependable, punctual service with limited direct supervision. The position averages $64,220 annually and drivers are home daily. Drivers operate automatic straight trucks and liftgate-equipped equipment maintained by Penske for comfort and safety. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 45 hours per week, with routes averaging about nine hours per day. Average dispatch time is approximately 10:45 PM, though dispatch times may vary based on warehouse loading completion, transfer driver arrival, freight readiness, and daily operational needs. The role requires a valid Class B CDL with an airbrake endorsement and a hazmat endorsement, which must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Drivers need at least one year of documented relevant commercial vehicle driving experience within the last five years and must meet the stated medical-card and motor vehicle record requirements. The job is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive, and requires safe, alert driving, reliable attendance, and the ability to perform physical delivery duties. Penske describes itself as a nationwide transportation, warehousing, and supply-chain management company serving market-leading businesses, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

Valid Class B CDL with an airbrake endorsement; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire.
Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
At least one year of documented relevant commercial vehicle driving 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 maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
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 remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
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 regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Drive a dedicated route delivering auto parts and supplies to retail stores.
Unload palletized freight and totes using a manual pallet jack.
Make liftgate deliveries.
Perform hands-on deliveries while maintaining dependable, punctual service with limited direct supervision.
Follow all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work the required schedule and at the required location, maintain regular and predictable full attendance, and operate safely.
Safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.