Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Swedesboro, NJ

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers to deliver medical supplies to hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. Drivers make liftgate deliveries using electric pallet jacks, manual jacks, and hand trucks, and are expected to interact professionally and courteously with customers. Drivers operate automatic day-cab trucks, 48- and 53-foot trailers, dry vans, and straight trucks. The vehicles are late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Drivers work Monday through Friday, are home daily, and average 40–45 hours per week. Flexibility is required because dispatch times depend on route coverage needs; dispatch may be between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM or between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The role pays $34.98 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and averages $85,000 annually. Penske describes opportunities for training and career mobility, and emphasizes safe, timely delivery and customer service.

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 for compliance with 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, including frequent movement, standing, walking, and sitting; regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds; and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and meet the vision and hearing requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Deliver medical supplies to hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers.
Complete liftgate deliveries using electric pallet jacks, manual jacks, and hand trucks.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Operate assigned trucks and trailers safely and responsibly.
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.
Remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.