Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Safety incentives

Boot allowance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Penske is hiring CDL Class A Truck Drivers in Kentwood, MI. Earn about $82,000 annually with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and up to $3,000 in safety incentives. Drive late-model Freightliner and Volvo trucks with in-cab cameras, and enjoy comprehensive benefits. Most positions offer weekly pay and home daily.

Routes are non-dedicated with early start times, multi-stop tires unloading, and strict safety standards. Penske provides uniforms and safety footwear, plus retirement and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required and must be domiciled in the U.S.
• DOT medical card current or obtainable.
• 1 year of tractor-trailer experience in last 3 years or 2 years in last 5 years.
• DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• Must follow all laws, regulations and company guidelines.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential.
• English proficiency required by federal law.
• Willingness to undergo background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Unloading tires from trailers on multi-stop routes.
• Count tires delivered to each customer accurately.
• Perform heavy load hand unloads.
• Some routes are dock-to-dock.

Skills

Valid CDL Class A

DOT medical card

1–2 years tractor-trailer experience

Clean DMV/MVR record

Adherence to safety rules

Regular attendance

English language proficiency

Schedule flexibility

Background check & drug screen

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-Time Class A CDL Truck Drivers

• Average $82000 annually
• $5000 sign-on bonus
• Additional safety incentives available, up to $3000 annually
• Boot allowance

You will drive:

• Late-model Freightliner and Volvo trucks, 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:

• Routes have multi-stop deliveries where drivers are responsible for unloading tires from their trailers
• Drivers are responsible for counting the exact number of tires being delivered to each customer
• Heavy-touch, hand unload of tires
• Some, but not all, deliveries are dock-to-dock

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Routes typically depart between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM
• Depending upon appointments, some routes may require an earlier start time
• Routes average 9 to 10 hours per day
• Hours average 50 to 55 per week
• Non-dedicated routes, with routes changing daily

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

Our excellent benefits plan keeps 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, 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 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: 5161 Falconview Ave SE

Primary Location: US-MI-Kentwood

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2611909