Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for a home-daily position. Drivers deliver palletized products to major retail pharmacy locations throughout the area, including some stores in New York. The role involves unloading and moving freight with pallet jacks and a liftgate, handling touch freight at each stop, and providing professional customer service while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position offers an average annual pay of $88,000 and a driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Drivers are home daily. Regular, predictable, full attendance and the ability to work safely in a constant state of alertness are essential. The role is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive by the company.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in the 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 for compliance with federal law.
- Ability to 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 and at the specified location.
- Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and 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 palletized products to major retail pharmacy locations throughout the area, including some stores in New York.
- Safely unload and move freight using pallet jacks and a liftgate.
- Handle touch freight during the delivery process at each stop.
- Provide professional customer service while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule and at the required location.
- Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting 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 program.
- Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities.
- Pay every Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
