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Elite Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske Truck Leasing, Charlotte, NC, United States


Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers





Earn $2550 weekly



Includes $350 per diem



One week of home time per month



Hazmat endorsement with experience required





Doubles endorsement preferred





Travel required, up to 100 percent





What you will do:





This position requires the driver to travel regionally to work at various locations as needed





Help to train new drivers and launch new operations.





Perform multi-stop deliveries





Depending on assignment, may require loading/unloading trailer using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages





Use scanner to scan products as they are unloaded and delivered





Be part of a specialized, ELITE taskforce of travelling drivers





Schedule:





Drivers will travel to assigned locations, and work from there for duration of work assignment





Dispatch times will vary depending on work assignment





Drivers can expect to be away from home 3 weeks per assignment





During home week, drivers can do local home daily work if available, or have this time off, its your choice!





You will drive:





Late model, Penske maintained trucks





Best-in-class specs designed for comfort and safety





Equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras, helping to ensure safety for all





Comprehensive benefits package includes:





Paid vacation and holidays day 1





Generous retirement benefits





Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision





Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance





Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear





Employee discount benefit program





Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral





Safety incentive program





Premier Driver Recognition Program





Ability to have 1 week off every month






Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more, visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/











Why Penske?






Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class A Truck Driver for Penske. When you join Penske, you join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time. And were proud to haul freight for some of the worlds leading brands. (Yes, were more than just the yellow trucks.)













But its more than that. Its about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, youre representing Penske, but youre also representing your clients. In fact, youll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.













Youll be on the move with Penske and so will your career. We have tons of training opportunities for you. And with locations across the nation, you can also move to a new city.













Best of all, youll be with a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment, great management, clear communication and a fantastic safety record. We pay every Friday. Are you ready to take it to the next level? Come drive for Penske.












Qualifications:






Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence







Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required







1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years







3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents







Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines







Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job







In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency







Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.







This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.












Physical Requirements:






The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.







The associate must be able to see and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.







While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.







The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.







Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.






About Penske Logistics



Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.





Job Category: Driver





Job Family: Drivers





Address: 5200 Spector Drive





Primary Location: US-NC-Charlotte





Employer: Penske Logistics LLC





Req ID: 2603929