Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Clyde, OH

20d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver to operate a dedicated delivery route. The position averages $93,119 annually and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with additional safety incentives of up to $6,600 annually. Drivers are home daily and handle deliveries involving live loading and unloading, with no-touch freight otherwise indicated in the posting. Routes may have occasional schedule and stop variations. Drivers operate a 53-foot dry van trailer using an automatic day-cab truck. Equipment consists of late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an early-morning start, daytime hours, and approximately 60 hours per week. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 describes training opportunities and career mobility across its nationwide locations.

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.
A 3-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency, as required by federal law for the role.
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 perform a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, and sit; frequently 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

Operate a dedicated delivery route, accommodating occasional schedule and stop variations.
Complete deliveries involving live loading and unloading.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work the required schedule and at the required location, and maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Operate safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.