Class A Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. 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 years of DMV/MVR history 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 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; the role is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive.
• 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, sit, handle objects, 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 the dock as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers.
• Chock trailers when positioning them for loading and unloading, and when pulling them from 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 remain alert, taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays from day one.
• Generous 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.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $5,000 per referral.
• Training opportunities.
• Paid weekly.