Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers. The position pays an average of $70,000 annually and offers local routes with drivers home daily. The work is no-touch drop and hook, delivering corrugated products to customers and averaging 12 to 14 stops per week. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras, and are expected to represent Penske and its clients professionally while interacting with customers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with varied start times based on customer needs. Drivers must follow applicable laws and regulations, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work safely and attentively. The role is subject to Department of Transportation requirements or designated as safety-sensitive. Penske describes itself as a stable nationwide company offering training opportunities, career mobility, and equipment and management support. Benefits include 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, a safety incentive program, and a driver recognition program.

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 for compliance with 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location, complete the employment application, and pass a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
Ability to see and hear, with 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.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Deliver corrugated products to customers locally.
Complete an average of 12 to 14 stops per week.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.
Operate the vehicle in a safe and attentive manner and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.