Truck Driver - CDL Class A OTR - Penske Logistics

Penske•Belden, MS

74d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver to deliver commercial electrical products to customers. The role requires over-the-road travel and drivers are home weekly. Drivers work five days per week with two consecutive days off; dispatch may occur on Sunday with a return home Saturday. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and safety, equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Freight is no-touch. The role requires safe, attentive vehicle operation, reliable attendance, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Drivers represent Penske and its clients while providing customer service and building account relationships. The advertised average annual earnings are $100,000, with $63 per layover and additional bonus earning potential of up to $1,200. The benefits package includes paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, company uniforms, employee discounts, a driver referral bonus program, a safety incentive program, and a driver recognition program.

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 in the last 5 years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency, as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
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 safely accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including seeing and hearing; moving, standing, walking, and sitting; using hands and arms; regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and safely operating a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Deliver commercial electrical products to customers.
Travel over the road and return home weekly.
Operate a late-model Penske truck safely and responsibly.
Provide customer service and build relationships with customer accounts.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule and location.
Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.