Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for over-the-road routes across the lower 48 states. Drivers average $110,000 annually, with potential earnings up to $115,960. Routes are consistent, high-mileage backhaul routes averaging 2,500 miles per week, with trips lasting approximately 8–10 days and designed to return drivers to their home domicile. Drivers typically work about 65 hours per week, with dispatch windows generally between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM; dispatch may occur Sunday, Monday, or midweek depending on business needs. Drivers operate sleeper-cab tractors with 53-foot van trailers in late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras. They deliver garage doors and related components, pick up and deliver backhaul freight across multiple states, and complete live-load and live-unload deliveries. The role involves representing Penske and its clients while delivering products safely and on time.
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 within the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years.
- A 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation 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 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
- Deliver garage doors and related components to customer locations.
- Pick up and deliver backhaul freight across multiple states.
- Complete live-load and live-unload deliveries.
- Drive an average of 2,500 miles per week on over-the-road routes across the lower 48 states.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.
- Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
- 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.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
