Truck Driver - Class A Hazmat - Penske Logistics

Penske; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays from day 1

Generous retirement benefits

Health care coverage: medical, dental,

Vision coverage

Disability & life insurance

Uniforms and safety footwear

Driver referral bonus up to $5,000

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Job summary

Penske Logistics is hiring Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers in the Houston area. Drivers travel regionally, perform multi-stop deliveries of automotive parts, and unload trailers using pallet jacks and carts.

Expect the potential to earn around $100,000–$110,000 annually with overnight pay where applicable. Roles include driving modern equipment (48' and 53' trailers, automatic day-cab trucks) and benefiting from Penske's comprehensive coverages, retirement options, and driver recognition

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required and domiciled in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card
• 1 year of tractor-trailer experience (last 3 years) or 2 years (last 5 years)

Responsibilities

• Travel regionally to various locations within Penske network
• Perform multi-stop deliveries of automotive parts
• Unload trailers using pallet jacks and carts
• Drive 48' and 53' trailers with daily home time most positions

Skills

CDL A license

DOT medical card

English proficiency

Safety conscious

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers

Average $100000 annually

Up to $110000 earning potential based on route and assignment

Includes $100 overnight pay when away from home domicile

Travel required, up to 100 percent

Hazmat endorsement required (within 90 days of hire)

What you will do:

• This position requires the driver to travel regionally to work at various locations as needed within the network
• Perform multi-stop deliveries of automotive parts and supplies to retail stores
• Unload trailer using manual pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and hand carts
• Miles, stops, and routes will vary based on coverage needs

Schedule:

Dispatch times will vary depending on work assignment; location dispatches at 8:00 PM

Sunday travel as needed, with Monday-Friday dispatch that may extend into Saturday morning

Drivers should expect to be away from their home domicile based on assignment needs

Flexibility is required to cover various routes and assignments throughout the network

You will drive:

• Late model, Penske maintained trucks
• 48' and 53' trailers
• Automatic day-cab trucks
• Dry vans 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 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 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 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: 6374 Rittiman Rd

Primary Location: US-TX-San Antonio

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2611320