Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Bolingbrook, IL

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A driver to shuttle trailers between a customer warehouse and a Penske cross dock. The role involves moving trailers in and out of dock positions, coupling and uncoupling trailers, and chocking trailers as they are positioned for loading and unloading or pulled from doors. Drivers use late-model Penske trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras and designed for comfort and safety. The position is based on a Monday-through-Friday schedule with a 10:30 p.m. start time, weekends off, and daily home time. Compensation is $28 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours and average annual earnings of $82,500. Penske describes its driving team as focused on safe, timely deliveries, customer service, and building relationships with customer accounts. The company offers training opportunities and the possibility of moving to other locations. The role is subject to Department of Transportation requirements and requires alert, safe operation of vehicles and responsibility for the safety of oneself and others.

Requirements

Valid Class A commercial driver’s license; 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 past 5 years.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency, as required for compliance with federal law.
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 perform work in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position.
Ability to see and hear; required vision includes close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently move, stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Shuttle trailers between the customer warehouse and Penske cross dock.
Move trailers in and out of dock positions as directed by management.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chock trailers as they are positioned for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
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.
Operate safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.