Company Driver

CDL Training Guide; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays day one

Generous retirement benefits

Excellent health care coverage (med/dn

Vision and dental

Short and long-term disability; life/A

Company-provided uniforms

Employee discount program

Driver referral bonus up to $5000 per

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Ocala, FL is seeking full-time Class A CDL truck drivers to deliver shelving and laminate products across the Southeast. Average annual pay is about $72,000 with a $250 monthly safety bonus opportunity. Layovers are part of the schedule and weekly pay is common for drivers.

Equipment includes newer Penske trucks with safety cameras and a focus on comfort and safety. Candidates must hold a valid Class A CDL, have a current DOT medical card, and a clean DMV/MVR history to

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of Residence.
• Require a current, non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years or 2 years in the last 5 years.
• DMV/MVR with two or fewer moving violations or accidents in 3 years.
• English proficiency to comply with federal law.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver shelving and laminate products.
• Strap freight and push/pull curtains on the conestoga van.
• Assist with backhaul products as needed.
• Deliver in the Southeast based on customer needs.

Skills

CDL Class A

English proficiency

DOT medical card

1 year tractor-trailer experience

2 years tractor-trailer experience

Clean DMV/MVR record

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers

• Average $72000 Annually
• Layovers required
• Requires strapping and pushing curtains
• $250 monthly safety bonus opportunity

You will drive:

• Newer model, Penske Truck Leasing 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

What you will do:

• Deliver shelving and laminate products
• Requires strapping freight and pushing and pulling curtains on the conestoga van
• Assist with backhaul products based on business needs
• Deliver in the Southeast depending on customer needs

Schedule:

• 4 to 5 day work week depending on business needs
• Possibility to dispatch Sunday, Monday or Tuesday morning
• Requires 3 to 4 layovers per week
• Consecutive days off

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Paid vacation and holidays day one
• Generous retirement benefits
• Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision
• Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
• Company-provided uniforms
• Employee discount benefit program
• Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
• Safety incentive program
• Premier Driver Recognition Program

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. /

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 we're proud to haul freight for some of the world's leading brands. (Yes, we're more than just the yellow trucks.)

But it's more than that. It's about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, you're representing Penske, but you're also representing your clients. In fact, you'll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.

You'll 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, 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.

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: 650 SW 27th Ave

Primary Location: US-FL-Ocala

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2611114

Beyond the job benefits already referenced, there are significant advantages to truck driving jobs in Ocala. With 14 major ports, Florida ports and products produced in-state or imported and exported, offer many opportunities for truck driver jobs, and with the state’s warm climate, activity is robust year-round. For those holding or seeking truck driving jobs, Florida offers plenty of interstates and highways connecting Ocala with other cities in bordering states.