Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
About The Position
Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A CDL Truck Driver for local trailer shuttling. The driver will operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and safety, with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The role is local and home daily, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule starting at 3 PM and weekends off. Pay is $30 per hour, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and shift differential available. The driver will shuttle trailers between locations and facilities, move trailers in and out of docks as directed, couple and uncouple trailers, and chock trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading or pulled from doors. The position requires safe, attentive work and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements. Associates represent Penske and its clients and are expected to provide strong customer service and build account relationships.
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 past 5 years.
- A 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance.
- English language proficiency as required for compliance with federal law.
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location; complete a Penske employment application; and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
- Ability to see and hear, including the specified visual abilities of close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- 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 or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift 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
- Shuttle trailers between multiple locations and facilities.
- Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by management.
- Couple and uncouple trailers.
- Chock trailers when spotted for loading and unloading and when pulling them from doors.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Work safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Represent Penske and its clients, provide customer service, and build account relationships.
Benefits
- 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 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.
- Training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
