Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers. Drivers shuttle auto parts to distribution centers, averaging 10 stops per week, and represent Penske and its customers through professional, courteous customer interactions. The work is local, home daily, and no-touch, with drop-and-hook freight. Drivers use late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort. The position operates on a floater schedule, with days varying according to coverage needs and dispatch times varying based on the shift bid. The operation runs 24/7. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card, and qualifying recent tractor-trailer experience. It is a Department of Transportation-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive position requiring alert, safe work and responsibility for personal and others’ safety. Regular, predictable attendance and English proficiency are required. The job involves frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
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.
- Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency.
- Ability to work the required schedule at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical and mental demands, including required vision and hearing, frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
Responsibilities
- Shuttle auto parts to distribution centers.
- Complete an average of 10 stops per week.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely and follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and act safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- 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 of up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
