Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Grand Prairie, TX

5d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The driver moves trailers around the yard and between dock doors as directed by management, using late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras. The role has an AM start time, a five-day Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule, and drivers are home daily. The listed hourly rate is $21.60, with overtime after 40 hours.

The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Drivers must maintain alertness and follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines. The role requires regular, predictable attendance, English-language proficiency, and the ability to work at the specified location and schedule. Applicants must complete an employment application and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.

Penske describes the role as part of a professional driving team serving its clients. The company offers training opportunities and the possibility of moving to another city or role as careers develop.

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 past 5 years.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English-language proficiency, as required for compliance with 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
• Ability to work the required schedule and 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 remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive position.
• 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 and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/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 dock areas as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers as they are positioned 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.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and operate safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

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 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