Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Clyde, OH

81d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for a dedicated route. Drivers operate the same route each day, handling no-touch, drop-and-hook freight, and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. Drivers represent both Penske and its clients. The role uses a 53-foot trailer and automatic day-cab equipment. Trucks are late-model and maintained by Penske, with comfort-oriented specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position is home daily and averages $85,285 annually, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and additional safety and performance incentives available up to $6,600 annually. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., with two days off per week and approximately 55 hours worked per week. Penske offers training opportunities and career mobility across its locations. The role is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires working safely and remaining alert.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States 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 by federal law.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work safely and remain alert in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and 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

Drive a dedicated route, following the same route each day.
Transport no-touch, drop-and-hook freight.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work the required schedule and at the required location.
Operate the vehicle safely and remain in a constant state of alertness.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.