Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays day one

Retirement benefits

Health care coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Company uniforms

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Penske is hiring a driver to deliver bread products to customers in Kalamazoo. This full-time role features a 5-day work week, 8 AM start, home daily, and a comprehensive benefits package. Average annual earnings around $60,000 with additional incentives and a strong focus on safety and customer service.

Eligible candidates hold a valid Class A CDL, have appropriate interstate medical certification, and meet experience and DMV/MVR requirements. Apply to join a nationwide driver team with Penske.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required, domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in state of residence.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a non-exempt interstate DOT medical card.
• 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in last 3 years or 2 years in last 5 years.
• 3 years DMV/MVR with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• Follow all federal/state laws, regulations, and agency rules; regular attendance essential.
• English language proficiency required to comply with federal regulations.
• Must work the scheduled hours at the required Penske location; background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bread products to customers.
• Average 5 stops per week.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
• Home daily.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Customer interaction

Job description

Opportunity Highlights

• Average $60,000 annually
• 8 AM dispatch
• 40‑hour work week
• $0.66 per mile, $26.50 per delivery and more
• $200 Sixth Day Incentive (not mandatory)
• Driver referral bonus program up to $5,000 per referral

What you will do

• Deliver bread products to customers
• Average 5 stops per week
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers
• Home daily

Schedule

• 5‑day work week
• 8 am start time

Driver vehicle details

• 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

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 $5,000 per referral
• Safety incentive program
• Premier Driver Recognition Program

Why Penske?

Ready to put your truck‑driving career in high gear? Join Penske, a team of professional truck drivers committed to safe delivery and customer service. You’ll represent Penske and your clients, enjoying excellent training and nationwide locations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a non‑exempt interstate DOT medical card.
• 1 year of documented tractor‑trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years 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 agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• English language proficiency required to comply with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)).
• Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Position regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive; requires constant alertness and safe operation, with responsibility for own and others' safety.

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.

• Must be able to see and hear, with specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must move frequently, stand, walk, sit; use hands to touch, handle, feel, reach; lift or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly and up to 100 lbs (45 kg) occasionally.
• Must legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.