Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Avondale, AZ

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A truck drivers for yard assignments and operational support. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with safety-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The work includes moving trailers around the yard and, when needed, leaving the yard to support deliveries, recoveries, and other operational requirements, including potential overnight layovers. Drivers must remain flexible in assignments and schedules to meet operational needs. The schedule is five days per week. Yard assignments begin at 4:00 AM, and scheduled route assignments begin at 7:00 AM. Weekend work is required based on business needs and operational demands. The position offers an average annual earning of $81,000, a driver referral bonus program, and a premium driver incentive. Penske provides training opportunities and pays associates every Friday. The role requires safe operation of a motor vehicle, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, regular and predictable attendance, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness. Candidates must meet the stated CDL, medical-card, driving-record, and tractor-trailer experience qualifications. Physical duties include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, lifting, and safely entering and exiting vehicles and cargo areas.

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 history with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to frequently move, 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

Move trailers in and out of the dock as directed by management.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chock trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading, and pull trailers from doors.
Remain flexible and available to leave the yard to support deliveries, recoveries, and other operational requirements, including potential overnight layover routes.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Operate vehicles safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.