Truck Driver - Regional Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for regional deliveries of truck tops and camper shells. Drivers use late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras and make an average of 6 to 14 stops per week. The role involves using impact guns, a saw horse, and a pry bar, maintaining professional and courteous interactions with customers, and delivering products safely and on time. Drivers are home weekly and work a five-day schedule with two consecutive days off. Dispatch may occur any day of the week, between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. Weekend work is required. The position offers an average annual pay of $108,000 and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. An enhanced license or passport is preferred for crossing the Canadian border. The position is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires working in a constant state of alertness and safely operating a motor vehicle. Drivers must meet the listed CDL, medical-card, driving-record, experience, language-proficiency, background-check, and drug-screening requirements. Physical duties include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling objects, vehicle entry and exit, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
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 no more than two moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- Ability to 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 legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
- 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 touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Enhanced license or passport preferred for crossing the Canadian border.
Responsibilities
- Deliver truck tops and camper shells to various customers.
- Use impact guns, a saw horse, and a pry bar.
- Make an average of 6 to 14 stops per week.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
- Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Work the required schedule and at the required location.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays from day one.
- Generous retirement benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Employee discount benefit program.
- Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
