Truck Driver - Class A Hazmat - Penske Logistics

Penske•North Chesterfield, VA

28d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers to deliver auto parts to retail stores on a dedicated route. Drivers use 48-foot automatic dry van trailers and day-cab tractors equipped with liftgates, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. The work includes touch-freight deliveries to consistent store locations and a shuttle to a transfer location before the local overnight route. Drivers return home daily with no layovers. The position averages $88,244 annually and approximately 60 hours per week. Hazmat endorsement is required upon hire. The schedule is Monday through Friday, beginning with a shuttle dispatch at 1:00 PM and return around 6:00 PM, followed by a local night-route dispatch at 8:00 PM. The route typically finishes around 1:00–2:00 AM. Pay includes two hours of delay pay. Trucks are late-model Penske Truck Leasing vehicles with comfort-oriented specifications and inward- and outward-facing cab cameras. The position requires a valid Class A CDL, an eligible DOT medical card, qualifying tractor-trailer experience, and an acceptable driving record. The work is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires safe, alert performance, consistent attendance, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Drivers must be able to perform the stated physical requirements, including frequent movement and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

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.
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.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency.
Complete a 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 accept responsibility for one's own safety and the safety of others.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, 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.
Hazmat endorsement required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver auto parts to retail stores on a dedicated route.
Complete delivery stops using a pallet jack and hand truck.
Perform touch-freight deliveries to consistent store locations.
Run a shuttle to a transfer location and return before completing the local overnight delivery route.
Operate a truck safely and 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.