Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • New Britain, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for a dedicated route with daily home time. Drivers make multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive dealerships, including two stops, one transfer, and one drop-and-hook per route. The average annual pay is $92,005, with additional performance incentives of up to $10,400 annually.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Drivers operate late-model, Penske-maintained trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cab cameras. The role includes unloading cargo and scanning products as they are unloaded and delivered.

Penske describes its driver team as focused on safe, timely deliveries and customer service. The company offers training opportunities and the possibility of moving to another city through its locations nationwide. Drivers represent both Penske and its clients while serving customer accounts.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• 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.
• Three years of DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required by federal law.
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location; 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 perform a safety-sensitive, Department of Transportation-regulated 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 lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally 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

• Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive dealerships.
• Unload trailers using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages.
• Use a scanner to scan products as they are unloaded and delivered.
• Complete two stops, one transfer, and one drop-and-hook per route.
• Operate a truck safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Represent Penske and its clients and provide customer service while building relationships with accounts.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Performance incentives of up to $10,400 annually.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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