Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Marion, OH

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL Truck Driver to transport manufacturing components and support fleet operations. The driver will use late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras, and will represent Penske and its customers through safe, timely deliveries and professional customer service. Routes are home daily. Compensation is $26 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, an advertised average of $91,000 annually, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, a $1.50 shift differential, safety incentives of up to $3,000 annually, and a monthly fleet performance bonus of $200–$300. Shifts flexing more than two hours receive an additional $35 per day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, approximately 50–60 hours per week. Customer production needs may require unplanned overtime, and shift flexibility of up to two hours may be required. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, compliance with applicable laws and safety rules, and the ability to work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position. The position includes paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, company-provided uniforms, an employee discount program, a driver referral bonus program, safety incentives, and a driver recognition program. Penske also offers training opportunities and career mobility across its nationwide locations.

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.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Completion of the Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently and to 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.

Responsibilities

Cover fleet routes, shuttles, and yard spotting as needed.
Handle drop-and-hook and live loads of manufacturing components.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly report equipment issues.
Maintain professional relationships with customers and dispatch.
Deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.