Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Decatur, AL

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL Truck Drivers. Drivers earn $27 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and return home daily. The position involves no-touch freight and deliveries of fresh and frozen chicken to plants in Georgia and Northern Alabama. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with in-cab cameras and designed for comfort. They are expected to interact with customers professionally and courteously and to follow applicable laws, regulations, and safety requirements. The schedule is five days per week, either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, with two consecutive days off and multiple dispatch times available. Regular, predictable full attendance is essential. Drivers must work at the required location and schedule and maintain alertness and safe operating practices.

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.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to accept responsibility for personal and others' safety and to work in a constant state of alertness.
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 or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 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 fresh and frozen chicken to plants in Georgia and Northern Alabama.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Operate vehicles safely and remain alert while driving.
Work the required schedule and location and maintain regular, predictable attendance.