Flex Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per diem

Benefits package

Uniforms provided

Weekly pay

Driver referral bonus

Job summary

Penske is hiring Immediate Opportunities for Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers in the Midwest. Earn up to $120,000 annually with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Regional travel with frequent home time and weekends; $80 per diem for each travel day.

Deliver bread products to customers using pre-stacked dollies, with electric pallet jacks for unloading. Average 5–10 stops weekly. Comprehensive benefits include paid vacation, retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, disability and life insurance,

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
• DOT medical card required (non-excepted interstate).
• 1 year of tractor-trailer experience in last 3 years or 2 years in last 5 years.
• Clean DMV/MVR with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency due to federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Travel regionally throughout the Midwest to work weekly assignments at various locations.
• Deliver bread products to customers using pre-stacked wheeled dollies; no store deliveries.
• Bread products may be palletized and unloaded with an electric pallet jack.
• Average 5 to 10 stops per week.
• Follow schedule and travel to designated locations as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety conscious

Time management

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Tools

DOT medical card

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers

Earn up to $120000 annually

$10000 Sign-On Bonus

Regional travel required, with frequent home time and weekends

$80 per diem for each day of travel

Premium route and safety incentives available

No out-of-pocket travel expenses

Earn up to $5000 through our driver referral program

You will drive:

Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks

Best-in-class specs designed for comfort

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

What you will do:

This position requires the driver to travel regionally throughout the Midwest to work weekly assignments at various locations as needed

Deliver bread products to customers using pre-stacked wheeled dollies, allowing for easy roll-off deliveries and roll-on returns, with no store deliveries required

Bread products may be palletized and unloaded using an electric pallet jack

Average 5 to 10 stops per week

Schedule:

Start times vary based on the assignment and customer needs

Travel to designated locations throughout the Midwest to support operational needs

Flexibility is key, as schedules and work locations can change based on business demands

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

Our excellent benefits plan keep 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 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. 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

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 lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and may 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: 15901 W 147th Street

Primary Location: US-IL-Lockport

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2610739