Truck Driver - Class A Hazmat - Penske Logistics

Penske•Nitro, WV

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A truck driver to make multi-stop deliveries of auto parts and supplies to retail stores on a dedicated route between Nitro, West Virginia, and Huntington, West Virginia. The driver makes approximately 45 stops per week, unloads trailers using manual pallet jacks, hand carts, and totes, completes liftgate deliveries, and maintains a professional, courteous demeanor with customers. The position is home daily and averages $67,500 annually, with a $1,300 weekly minimum guarantee. A Hazmat endorsement is required within 90 days of hire. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with a five-day work week. Typical dispatch is at 8:30 p.m., with some variation depending on the warehouse; the typical shift runs from 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Drivers operate late-model, Penske-maintained automatic day-cab trucks with 48-foot dry van trailers. Equipment includes inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras and is designed for comfort and safety. Penske describes the role as safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Drivers must follow applicable laws and regulations, maintain regular and predictable attendance, work the required schedule and location, and remain alert and work safely. The role requires frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, vehicle entry and exit, and handling cargo; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Penske Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, and supply-chain management solutions for companies, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

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.
One year of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last three years, or two years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last five years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
Obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.
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 meet the physical and mental demands of the essential job functions, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

Perform multi-stop deliveries of auto parts and supplies to retail stores.
Deliver on a dedicated route between Nitro, WV, and Huntington, WV.
Unload trailers using manual pallet jacks, hand carts, and totes.
Make approximately 45 stops per week.
Complete liftgate deliveries.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.