Yard Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Lawrenceville, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A Yard Drivers Earn $26.50 per hour plus overtime after 40 hours Home Daily Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks Best-in-class specs designed for comfort What you will do: Move trailers in and out of the dock as directed by management Couple and uncouple trailers Chocking trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading and pulling from doors Must be flexible and willing to leave the yard as needed to support local deliveries, recoveries, and shuttling trailers Checking tires and fuel throughout the day Schedule: 5-day work week Start time is either 2 AM or 2 PM Comprehensive benefits package includes: Paid vacation and holidays day 1 Generous retirement benefits Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear Employee discount benefit program Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral Safety incentive program Premier Driver Recognition Program Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/ Why Penske? Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class A Yard Truck Driver for Penske. When you join Penske, you join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time. And we’re proud to haul freight for some of the world’s leading brands. (Yes, we’re more than just the yellow trucks.) But it’s more than that. It’s about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, you’re representing Penske, but you’re also representing your clients. In fact, you’ll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform. You’ll be on the move with Penske and so will your career. We have tons of training opportunities for you. And with locations across the nation, you can also move to a new city. Best of all, you’ll be with a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment, great management, clear communication and a fantastic safety record. We pay every Friday, and for most of our driving positions, you’re home daily. Yes, daily. Are you ready to take it to the next level? Come drive for Penske.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past 5 years
3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency
Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Responsibilities

Move trailers in and out of the dock as directed by management
Couple and uncouple trailers
Chocking trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading and pulling from doors
Must be flexible and willing to leave the yard as needed to support local deliveries, recoveries, and shuttling trailers
Checking tires and fuel throughout the day