Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Champlin, MN

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers to provide local delivery coverage for a dedicated account. Drivers deliver critical medical products to people and healthcare facilities, complete deliveries and handle touch freight as required, and provide professional, courteous customer service. Drivers use late-model Penske trucks with automatic transmissions, including 48-foot and 53-foot trailers, straight trucks, and day cabs. Trucks are equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position averages 44 hours per week, pays $36.64 per hour with overtime after 40 hours, and averages $84,000 annually. Drivers are home daily.

The schedule is Sunday night through Wednesday night or Monday night through Thursday night, with dispatch between 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM and consistent weekly dispatch times. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying recent tractor-trailer experience, a satisfactory driving record, and compliance with applicable laws and safety requirements. Drivers must be able to meet the listed physical requirements and work the required schedule at the specified location.

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.
• 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 two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
• Regular, predictable, full attendance and ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated 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 regularly 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.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Work the required schedule and at the specified location.
• Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
• 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 of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.

What This Job Offers

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