Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske Truck Rental; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Class A CDL Truck Drivers for local deliveries. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Drivers will enjoy the advantage of being home daily while delivering essential products to local clients. With a focus on safety and customer service, you'll represent a company known for its commitment to excellence and professional growth. Join a team that values your skills and offers training opportunities, ensuring your career is always on the move. If you're ready to drive your career forward, this is your chance!

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Generous retirement benefits

Excellent health care coverage

Short and long-term disability

Company-provided uniforms

Employee discount benefit program

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required with 1-2 years of tractor-trailer experience.
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card and follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Make dock-to-dock deliveries of palletized grocery products locally.
• Ensure safety and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A

Tractor-trailer experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• Average $82,000 annually

• $3,000 annual safety bonus

• Driver referral bonus program up to $5,000 per referral

• Local, Home Daily

You will drive:

• Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks
• Best-in-class specs designed for comfort with 24/7 roadside assistance and maintenance

What you will do:

• Make dock-to-dock deliveries of palletized grocery products locally
• All local deliveries, drivers will be home every day

Schedule:

• Multiple schedules available
• PM dispatch

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
• Safety incentive program
• Premier Driver Recognition Program

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.

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.

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:

• CDL Class A required
• 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
• 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 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.
• 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: 1200 N Kirk Rd

Primary Location: US-IL-Batavia

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2504694