Yard Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske•Coppell, TX

18d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver. The driver moves trailers around the yard and docks as directed by management, using late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with in-cab cameras. The position is based at a specific required location, has an AM start, and offers a Monday-through-Friday schedule with a 5:00 AM start time. Drivers are home daily and earn $25.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. The role requires safe, attentive operation of vehicles, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and regular, predictable full attendance. This is a Department of Transportation-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive position. The driver represents Penske and its clients and may operate client-branded trucks and wear client uniforms.

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.
A 3-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Ability to complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, and sit; frequently 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 management.
Couple and uncouple trailers.
Chock trailers when 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 the required schedule at the specified location and maintain regular, predictable full attendance.
Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.