Truck Driver - CDL Class A OTR - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for a dedicated regional route based out of Cottonwood, California. The role involves loading and unloading freight and operating late-model, Penske-maintained trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is a four-day work week, Tuesday through Friday, with a 4:45 a.m. dispatch time and two layovers per week. Drivers are home weekly. The position requires safe, attentive driving, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and reliable attendance. The driver represents both Penske and its clients and may drive client-branded trucks and wear client uniforms. Compensation averages $91,976 annually, with additional performance incentives of up to $10,400 annually. A driver referral bonus of up to $5,000 per referral is also available. Penske offers training opportunities and career mobility across its nationwide locations.
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 within the last 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years.
- Three years of DMV/MVR history with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- Ability to work the stated schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and pass a background investigation and drug screening.
- Ability to maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
- Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Drive a dedicated regional route based out of Cottonwood, California.
- Load and unload freight.
- Operate company-provided late-model, Penske-maintained trucks safely.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
- Remain alert and drive safely, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Represent Penske and its client accounts professionally.
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 and career mobility across nationwide locations.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
