Elite Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CDL Class A Truck Driver, where you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring timely deliveries for leading brands. This role offers the chance to travel extensively while enjoying one week of home time each month. With a focus on safety and customer service, you will drive top-notch vehicles and have access to comprehensive benefits from day one. Take your driving career to the next level with a stable employer recognized for its commitment to excellence and safety. If you are ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Generous retirement benefits

Health care coverage

Short and long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Company-provided uniforms

Employee discount program

Driver referral bonus up to $5000

Safety incentive program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license and Hazmat endorsement required.
• 1-2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive late model trucks and provide excellent customer service.
• Cover accounts where additional support is needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

Doubles endorsement

Tractor-trailer experience

Customer service

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Penske Elite Driver Program

• Earn $2550 weekly

• Includes $350 per diem

• Travel required, up to 100 percent

• One week of home time per month

• Hazmat and/or doubles endorsement(s) required, with experience

What you will do:

1. Elite drivers are expected to cover any of our accounts where additional support is needed
2. Monthly home time
3. Average 60 hours per week
4. Provide high levels of customer service, as needed, during deliveries

Schedule:

1. 5 or 6-day work week
2. Days of the week and dispatch times will vary

You will drive:

1. Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks
2. Best-in-class specs designed for comfort

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

1. Paid vacation and holidays day one
2. Generous retirement benefits with employer contributions
3. Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision
4. Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
5. Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
6. Employee discount benefit program
7. Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
8. Safety incentive program
9. Premier Driver Recognition Program
10. Wellness incentive program
11. Tuition reimbursement

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

Qualifications:

1. CDL Class A required
2. Hazmat and/or doubles endorsement(s) required/ experience with endorsement(s) needed. Hazmat, doubles/triples experience highly preferred.
3. Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
4. 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
5. 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
6. Ability to travel up to 3 weeks at a time, monthly
7. Must be willing and able to drive in snow/winter conditions
8. Must meet all internal Elite Driver requirements (if applicable)
9. Recommendation from operations and HR approval to transfer (if applicable) are required
10. Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
11. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
12. 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.
13. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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: 10301 Air Commerce Dr

Primary Location: US-KY-Louisville

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2505143