Truck Driver - CDL Class A Hazmat - Penske Logistics

Penske • South Holland, IL

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A floater truck drivers to cover different routes and assignments across multiple accounts and locations. Drivers perform touch-freight dock-to-dock deliveries, operate safely and efficiently, and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. The role involves mostly daily home time, with occasional overnight travel; overnight travel includes an $80-per-day per diem. Drivers receive mileage reimbursement when dispatched beyond their domicile. Hazmat endorsement is required within 60 days of hire.

Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks, including 53-foot automatic day-cab tractors with comfort-focused specifications, and handle drop-and-hook freight. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with AM/PM dispatch. Compensation is $30.77 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and an advertised average of $94,000 annually.

Penske describes the role as safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Drivers must remain alert and work safely, taking responsibility for their own safety and that of others. The job requires frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, vehicle entry and exit, and access to the rear cargo area. Drivers must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and may occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
• Hold or be able to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• Have one year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last three years, or two years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last five years.
• Have a three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• Meet the federal English-language proficiency requirement.
• Work the required schedule and at the specified location; complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Be able to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
• Be able to see and hear, including close, distance, peripheral and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Be able to move frequently, stand, walk and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Be legally able to operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cover different routes and assignments across multiple accounts and locations as a floater.
• Perform touch-freight dock-to-dock deliveries.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
• Operate assigned routes safely and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

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.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• $80 per day per diem for occasional overnight travel.
• Mileage reimbursement when dispatched beyond domicile.

What This Job Offers

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