Truck Driver - CDL A

Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class A/Touch Freight Truck Driver for Penske. Join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time. We’re proud to move freight for some of the world’s biggest brands. (Yes, we’re more than just the yellow trucks.)

You’ll 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, and for most of our driving positions, you’re home daily. Yes, daily.

Are you ready to take it to the next level? Come drive for Penske.

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The Specifics:

• Route/activity: Truck drivers are responsible for delivering multiple bakery products to retail stores and will be required to stock bakery case. Customer service is required and a must for these routes. Drivers will deliver to surrounding states within a 100 mile radius of the cross dock which is located in Swedesboro NJ. Drivers will average 11 stops and 170 miles each day.

• Shift: Various start times, ranging from 1:45pm to 6:45pm. Weekends are required. Home Daily!

• Equipment: Day Cab with 45', 48' & 53' Lift Gate Reefer Trailers.

• Compensation: Activity Based Pay, Drivers are paid weekly. Opportunity to earn up to $90K annually!

Main Responsibilities:

• Driving your assigned truck safely and responsibly.

• Following all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.

• Loading, unloading, or assisting in loading and unloading truck.

• Reporting problems with your truck, as well as accidents, traffic violations, and damage before and after route.

• Acting as the main point of contact with your customer.

Why Penske is for You:

• Outstanding company safety record

• Premier Driver Recognition Program

• Home daily for most positions

• Competitive starting salary

• Career stability

• Opportunity for growth

• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off

• Superior trucks and 24/7 roadside support

• Dedicated accounts

• Lots of training opportunities

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications:

• CDL Class A license required

• 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

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

• Reliable and customer oriented

• Safety oriented

• Willingness to travel as necessary, 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.

Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit http://www.penskelogistics.com/ to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Home time
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Safety bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Tractor-trailer: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Trucking freight handling:

• Some touch freight

Trucking payment:

• Per mile (practical miles)

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma