Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Olive Branch, MS

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers to transport aluminum coils for a leading aluminum manufacturer. Drivers operate automatic day-cab tractors with flatbed trailers and load or unload coils and handle their securement. Work is almost entirely drop-and-hook with pre-loaded trailers, with backhaul opportunities. Drivers use assigned, well-maintained late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras and designed for comfort and safety.

The schedule is a five-day work week with two consecutive days off and a consistent weekly start day of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. The position includes three to five layovers per week, with hotel accommodation provided, and drivers are home weekly. Compensation includes an average of $120,000 annually, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, $57 daily per diem, $30-per-hour delay pay after the first hour, and full breakdown pay.

Drivers represent Penske and its clients while delivering freight safely and on time. Penske describes a strong commitment to driver safety, a professional team environment, training opportunities, and career mobility across its nationwide locations.

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 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, 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

• Transport aluminum coils for a leading aluminum manufacturer.
• Drive flatbed trailers using automatic day-cab tractors.
• Load and unload coils and handle their securement.
• Perform mostly drop-and-hook work with pre-loaded trailers and take advantage of backhaul opportunities.
• Deliver products safely and on time while providing customer service and 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 at the specified location.
• Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• $57 daily per diem.
• $30-per-hour delay pay after the first hour and 100% breakdown pay.
• Paid vacation and holidays from day one.
• Generous 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.
• Hotel provided for layovers.
• Assigned, well-maintained tractors.
• Boot allowance and secure personal vehicle parking.

What This Job Offers

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