Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time, home-daily Class A CDL truck drivers to deliver grocery freight to a major grocery chain. Freight includes freezer, cooler, and dry products. Deliveries are dock-to-dock, with no pallet breakdowns required; drivers unload and stage products in designated store areas and interact with customers professionally and courteously. There are no deliveries into New York City. Drivers operate newer late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. An onsite maintenance shop and fueling services are available. The position has an 11:30 PM start and a five-day workweek, with Tuesday-through-Saturday or Sunday-through-Thursday schedules and two consecutive days off. A Weekend Wrap schedule covering both weekend days is available with a premium incentive. The role requires safe, responsible operation of a commercial vehicle, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reliable attendance, and the ability to meet the stated physical demands. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Drivers must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safely operate the vehicle.
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 years of DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential job function.
- 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 in a constant state of alertness and operate safely.
- 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, handle and feel items, 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 grocery freight, including freezer, cooler, and dry products, to a major grocery chain.
- Unload and stage products in designated store areas; deliveries are dock-to-dock and do not require pallet breakdowns.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Operate the vehicle safely and accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Work the required schedule and at the specific required location.
Benefits
- Average annual earnings of $111,000.
- $3,000 annual safety incentive.
- $300 Weekend Wrap premium incentive available for working both weekend days.
- Additional extra-day premium incentive available.
- Driver referral bonus program offering up to $5,000 per referral.
- Paid vacation and holidays from 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.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities.
- Pay every Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
