Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time local Class A CDL Truck Driver. The driver delivers and unloads corrugated material on varying daily routes, operates a late-model Penske Truck Leasing truck, and maintains a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. The role is local with the driver home daily. Trucks have comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 6:00 a.m. dispatch time and weekends off. Compensation is $28.84 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. The position is subject to Department of Transportation regulations or designated safety-sensitive requirements, including remaining alert and operating safely. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential job function.

Penske describes its driver team as focused on safe, timely deliveries and customer service. Drivers represent Penske and its clients, and may drive client-branded trucks and wear client uniforms. The company offers training opportunities and potential opportunities to move to another city.

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 last 5 years.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
• 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 remain in a constant state of alertness and work safely, taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• 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; reach with hands and arms; and lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload corrugated material.
• Cover different routes daily.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
• Operate the vehicle safely and comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the required location.
• Represent Penske and its clients while providing customer service and building relationships with accounts.

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.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program offering up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.

What This Job Offers

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