Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Atlanta, GA

7h

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers. Drivers deliver corrugated products to local customers, averaging 12 to 14 stops per week. The work is no-touch and drop-and-hook, using late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras. Drivers are home daily and are expected to interact with customers professionally and courteously while representing Penske and its clients.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with varied start times based on customer needs. The role requires compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reliable attendance, and working safely in a safety-sensitive, Department of Transportation-regulated position. Drivers must be able to operate a motor vehicle and perform the physical duties described below.

Penske describes itself as a stable, nationwide company offering training opportunities and potential career mobility. Pay is issued weekly. The posting states average annual pay of $70,000.

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 for compliance with federal law.
• 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 in a safe manner in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position.
• Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, and sit; frequently 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.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver corrugated products to local customers.
• Average 12 to 14 customer stops per week.
• 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, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays beginning on day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed