Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The driver operates late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks and supports yard operations by moving trailers in and out of docks, coupling and uncoupling trailers, chocking trailers at loading and unloading doors, and managing yard flow as needed. The role emphasizes safe driving, customer service, and adherence to Penske’s safety culture. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 2:15 PM start time; weekends are off and drivers are home daily. Pay is $23.00 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. Trucks have inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The position requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying tractor-trailer experience, a suitable driving record, and a current or obtainable non-excepted interstate DOT medical card. The role is subject to transportation safety requirements and requires regular, predictable attendance, English language proficiency, and the ability to work safely and remain alert. Applicants must complete the employment application and required background investigation and drug screening. Penske offers paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, uniforms and safety footwear, an employee discount program, a driver referral bonus, a safety incentive program, and a driver recognition program.

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 within the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the past 5 years.
Three years of DMV/MVR history with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required for compliance with federal law.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Regular, predictable, full attendance and ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 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

Move trailers in and out of docks as directed by leadership.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chock trailers when they are positioned for loading or unloading and when pulling them from doors.
Support and manage yard flow as needed.
Maintain a high level of customer service while supporting safety initiatives and following Penske’s safety culture.
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.