Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Swedesboro, NJ

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for a dedicated route delivering fresh baked goods. Drivers make dock-to-dock store deliveries, averaging 50 to 60 stops per week, and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. This is a home-daily position with a five-day workweek and two consecutive days off. The schedule is determined at orientation, and dispatch times range from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Drivers represent Penske and its clients while delivering products safely and on time. The position requires compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reliable attendance, safe operation, and the ability to remain alert. The role is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Physical duties include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; and safely entering and exiting the truck and rear cargo area. Penske describes itself as a stable nationwide company offering training opportunities, locations across the nation, weekly pay, and equipment and safety-focused management. The position offers paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, health coverage, insurance, uniforms, employee discounts, safety incentives, and driver recognition programs.

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 within the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 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 specified location.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, and to accept responsibility for one's own safety and the safety of others.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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 and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Make dock-to-dock store deliveries of fresh baked goods.
Average 50 to 60 delivery stops per week.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Attend work regularly and predictably and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.