Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers to shuttle trailers between plants and transport manufacturing components using drop-and-hook or live-load operations. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras and are expected to interact professionally and courteously with customers. The position offers daily home time, a five-day workweek with two consecutive days off, and available AM and PM start times. Pay is $27.00 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours and an advertised average annual earnings figure of $80,220. A $5,000 sign-on bonus and additional safety incentives of up to $3,000 annually are also available. Drivers represent both Penske and its clients, prioritizing safe, on-time delivery and customer relationships. The role is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Associates must maintain alertness, follow applicable laws and regulations, attend work reliably, and take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. The position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle and perform the physical tasks described in the posting.
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 of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years.
- A 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
- Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
- 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
- Shuttle trailers from plant to plant.
- Handle drop-and-hook and live loads of manufacturing components.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
- 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, taking 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 offering up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Sign-on bonus of $5,000.
- Additional safety incentives of up to $3,000 annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
