Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Champlin, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers to provide delivery coverage for a dedicated account. Drivers deliver critical medical products to people and healthcare facilities, complete deliveries and handle touch freight as required, and provide professional, courteous customer service. The role is home daily and averages 44 hours per week, with an average annual pay of $84,000 at $36.64 per hour and overtime after 40 hours. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing vehicles, including 48-foot and 53-foot trailers, straight trucks, automatic transmissions, and day cabs. Vehicles have inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is Sunday night through Wednesday night or Monday night through Thursday night, with dispatch between 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM and consistent dispatch times each week. The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function. Applicants must meet the stated CDL, medical-card, driving-history, experience, screening, and other qualifications. The job requires English-language proficiency and the ability to work safely and remain alert. Physical duties include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Ability to work the required schedule at the specified location and complete the Penske employment application, background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening.
Ability to remain in a constant state of alertness and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to see and hear, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently and 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 lift and/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

Provide local delivery coverage for a dedicated account.
Complete deliveries and handle touch freight as required.
Maintain professional and courteous customer service.
Operate the assigned truck safely and comply with 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.
Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.