Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for over-the-road routes across the lower 48 states. Drivers average $110,000 annually, with potential earnings up to $115,960, and average 2,500 miles per week on consistent, high-mileage routes that include backhaul freight. Trips last approximately 8 to 10 days, and routes are designed to return drivers to their home domicile. Drivers deliver garage doors and related components, pick up and deliver freight across multiple states, and complete live-load and live-unload deliveries. The role uses sleeper cab tractors with 53-foot van trailers, including late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is approximately 8 to 10 days per cycle and about 65 hours per week. Dispatch typically occurs between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and may take place Sunday, Monday, or midweek based on business needs. The position requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying recent tractor-trailer experience, a qualifying driving record, and the ability to meet applicable DOT and safety requirements. Drivers must be able to perform the listed physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
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.
- 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 the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role, including required vision and hearing, frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Responsibilities
- Deliver garage doors and related components to customer locations.
- Pick up and deliver backhaul freight across multiple states.
- Complete live-load and live-unload deliveries.
- Drive approximately 2,500 miles per week on over-the-road routes across the lower 48 states.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
- Operate the vehicle safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays from 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 up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
