Truck Driver - Class A Floater - Penske Logistics

Penske; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation from day 1

Health, dental & vision

Retirement benefits

Safety incentive program

Driver referral bonus

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Birmingham, AL is seeking experienced CDL Class A drivers for floater coverage. You will handle class A routes and straight truck runs, perform multi-stop deliveries, unload with pallet jacks, and travel to Montgomery as needed. Expect schedule variety with overnight travel on occasion.

Average earnings are around $85,000 annually. Benefits include paid vacation from day one, robust healthcare, retirement programs, and safety-focused training.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required and domicile in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card
• 1 year of tractor-trailer experience in 3 years or 2 years in 5 years
• DMV/MVR with ≤2 moving violations/accidents in 3 years
• English proficiency per federal regulations
• Background check and drug screening required
• Safety-sensitive role under DOT rules

Responsibilities

• Cover drivers on vacation, sick, or unavailable
• Cover Class A routes and Class B straight truck routes
• Perform multi-stop deliveries to retail stores
• Unload freight using a pallet jack
• Travel to Montgomery, AL as needed for coverage
• Stay overnight when traveling outside Birmingham area

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Card

Route coverage

Safety awareness

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A Floater Truck Drivers

• Average $85000 annually


• Home daily when working in Birmingham


• Travel expenses covered, including hotel and rental car


• Driver referral bonus up to $5000 per referral


• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire

What you will do:

• Cover drivers who are on vacation, sick, injured, or otherwise unavailable


• Cover Class A routes and primarily Class B straight truck routes


• Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to retail stores


• Unload freight using a pallet jack


• Travel to Montgomery, AL as needed to provide driver coverage


• Stay overnight when traveling outside the Birmingham area

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday nights


• Start times vary by assignment


• Routes typically start between 11 PM to 1 AM


• Hours vary by route


• Primarily home daily when working in Birmingham


• Occasional overnight travel to Montgomery, AL for coverage

You will drive:

• Late-model, Penske-maintained trucks


• 48' and 53' trailers


• Day-cab and straight trucks


• Best-in-class specs designed for comfort and safety


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

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Paid vacation and holidays starting day 1


• Generous retirement benefits


• Excellent health care coverage, including 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 up to $5000 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


• 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: 701 39th St. N

Primary Location: US-AL-Birmingham

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2610016