Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske • Grand Prairie, TX

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The role pays $21.60 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours, and offers a five-day work week with daily home time. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras and move trailers around the yard as directed by management. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with a start time between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

The position requires safe, alert operation of a motor vehicle and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency rules. Regular, predictable attendance is essential. The job is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive. Applicants must complete the employment application and required background investigation and drug screening.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must 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.
• 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 no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required for compliance with federal law.
• Ability to complete the employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to meet the position's physical and mental demands, including required vision and hearing abilities; frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands and arms; lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; and safely and frequently entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of the dock as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers as they are spotted for loading and unloading, and pull trailers from doors.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Work safely and remain alert, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays beginning 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 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