Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Princeton, FL

2d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A or Class B Yard Driver. The role involves moving trailers around the facility and positioning them for loading and unloading. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and safety. The position is local with daily home time and no-touch freight. Pay is $29.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, a $1 shift differential, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

The schedule is five days per week with a 6:45 p.m. start time. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying tractor-trailer experience, and compliance with applicable transportation and safety rules. Drivers must maintain regular attendance and be able to meet the physical requirements of the job.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL required; the posting identifies Class A or Class B drivers for the opportunity.
• Be domiciled in the United States and licensed in the state of residence.
• Currently hold or be able to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• Have one year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last three years, or two years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the past five years.
• Have a three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• Demonstrate English language proficiency.
• Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform safety-sensitive duties.
• Be able to see and hear, including the stated vision abilities of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
• Be able to move frequently and stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Be legally able to operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of the dock as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers when they are spotted for loading and unloading, and pull trailers from dock doors.
• 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 accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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