Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Stockton, CA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time local Class A CDL truck drivers to deliver and unload palletized groceries at local grocery stores. Drivers average 10 to 25 stops per week and are home daily. The role uses late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Drivers are expected to interact professionally and courteously with customers and deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its clients. The schedule is five days per week, with dispatch times ranging from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., two consecutive days off during the week, and required weekend work. The position pays $30.90 per hour, with overtime after eight hours in a day. It requires regular, predictable, full attendance and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This is a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role requiring alert and safe work practices, English language proficiency, and the ability to accept responsibility for one's own safety and that of others. Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL and meet the stated tractor-trailer driving-history and motor vehicle record requirements. The job also requires a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card, or the ability to obtain one, and completion of the required application, background investigation, and drug screening. Physical duties include 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. Penske describes itself as a stable nationwide company offering training opportunities and opportunities to move to another city. The position includes paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, health coverage, insurance, uniforms, employee discounts, driver referral incentives, a safety incentive program, and a driver recognition program.

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 two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work the required schedule at the specific location and maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
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 and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/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 and unload palletized groceries to local grocery stores.
Average 10 to 25 stops per week.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its clients.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule and location.
Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.