Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Orlando, FL

16d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers for a home-daily position. Drivers deliver and unload products to stores using an electric pallet jack on a lift gate, and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position averages $80,000 annually, offers weekends off, and typically dispatches at midnight, with limited availability for afternoon dispatch at 12 p.m. Drivers represent both Penske and its clients, providing customer service and building relationships with accounts while delivering products safely and on time. The role is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive, requiring alert and safe work. Regular, predictable, full attendance and the ability to work the required schedule and location are essential.

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 no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
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, DOT-regulated role.
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, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 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

Deliver and unload products to stores using an electric pallet jack on a lift gate.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its clients.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work the required schedule and location and maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Operate a motor vehicle safely and remain alert to protect personal and others’ safety.