Truck Driver - CDL Class A Doubles - Penske Logistics

Penske • Grand Rapids, MI

41d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for a home-daily linehaul route between Kentwood, Michigan, and Bolingbrook, Illinois, hauling automotive parts. The freight is no-touch. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 4 p.m. start time. Drivers use late-model, Penske-maintained trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras and specifications designed for comfort and safety. Compensation averages $87,183 annually, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

The role involves representing Penske and its clients while delivering freight safely and on time, providing customer service, and maintaining safe operation of the vehicle. The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Drivers must remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.

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 of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required by federal law.
• 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 in a safe manner.
• 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, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently 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

• Drive linehaul between Kentwood, Michigan, and Bolingbrook, Illinois, and back.
• Haul automotive parts; the freight is no-touch.
• Deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its clients.
• Operate the truck safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Work the required schedule and at the required location.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting on day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed