Truck Driver - Class A Hazmat - Penske Logistics

Penske•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers to transport and transfer freight between customer distribution centers using straight trucks and 53-foot trailers. Drivers average 10 transfers per week and handle touch freight using manual and electric pallet jacks. They are expected to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with customers. The position offers home-daily routes and an average annual income of $91,000, with a quarterly safety bonus. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. A Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 1:45 p.m. dispatch and two consecutive days off. The role is safety-sensitive and requires consistent alertness, safe operation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Drivers represent both Penske and its customers, and may drive branded trucks and wear customer uniforms. Penske offers training opportunities and career mobility across its nationwide locations.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
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 in the last 5 years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
Obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Complete a 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, with regular and predictable full attendance.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform a safety-sensitive role.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, use hands to 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

Transport and transfer freight between customer distribution centers using straight trucks and 53-foot trailers.
Complete an average of 10 freight transfers per week.
Handle touch freight using manual and electric pallet jacks.
Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Operate vehicles safely and remain alert to protect personal and others’ safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably and work the required schedule and location.