Lead Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Lead Truck Driver with a CDL Class A to join their team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to drive late model trucks while assisting with operations and mentoring new hires. With an average annual salary of $92,040, this position also includes a robust benefits package featuring paid vacations, comprehensive health coverage, and a generous driver referral bonus program. Join a team that values safety and recognizes your contributions while delivering essential supplies to automotive dealerships.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Safety incentive programs

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required for driving.
• 1 year of recent tractor-trailer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with daily operations and mentoring new hires.
• Perform multi-stop deliveries to automotive dealerships.

Skills

CDL Class A

Tractor-trailer experience

English proficiency

Tools

Manual pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Scanners

Job description

Join to apply for the Lead Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics role at Penske Logistics.

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Lead Class A CDL Truck Drivers

Average $92,040 annually

Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral.

What you will do:

• Assist leadership with daily operations, mentoring new hires, training, inspections, and route coverage as needed.
• Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive dealerships.
• Unload trailers using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages.
• Use a scanner to track products during unloading and delivery.
• Travel as required.

Schedule:

• Tuesday through Saturday with a PM start time.

What you will drive:

• Late model, Penske-maintained trucks with top-tier specs for comfort.

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation and holidays from day one.
• Retirement benefits.
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision.
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Company uniforms and safety footwear.
• Employee discount programs.
• Driver referral bonuses up to $5000.
• Safety incentive and recognition programs.

Qualifications:

• CDL Class A required.
• Valid or ability to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• 1 year of recent tractor-trailer experience or 2 years within the last 5 years.
• Clean DMV/MVR record with two or fewer violations or accidents in 3 years.
• Proficiency in English.
• Must pass background checks, drug screening, and meet DOT safety standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to see, hear, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Legally able to operate a vehicle and safely enter/exit trucks.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.