Truck Driver - Local Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Class A CDL Truck Drivers for local routes. This role offers the chance to drive modern, well-maintained trucks while ensuring timely deliveries. Enjoy the benefits of a stable company with a strong safety record and a commitment to excellent customer service. With a 5-day work schedule and home daily, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their driving careers. Join a team that values your skills and provides comprehensive benefits from day one, including health care, retirement plans, and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Generous retirement benefits

Excellent health care coverage

Short and long-term disability insurance

Company-provided uniforms

Employee discount program

Driver referral bonus

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required with 1-2 years of tractor-trailer experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-stop deliveries and unload using pallet jacks.
• Drive late model trucks and ensure safe delivery of goods.

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 $78000 annually

• Local, Home Daily

What you will do:

1. Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies
2. Unload trailer using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages
3. Use scanner to scan products as they are unloaded and delivered
4. 5 stops per route

Schedule:

1. Dispatch time 9 PM
2. 5-day schedule
3. Average 55 hours per week
4. Home Daily

You will drive:

1. Late model, Penske maintained trucks
2. Best-in-class specs designed for comfort

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

1. Paid vacation and holidays day 1
2. Generous retirement benefits
3. Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision
4. Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
5. Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
6. Employee discount benefit program
7. Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
8. Safety incentive program
9. 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. 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:

1. CDL Class A required
2. Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
3. 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
4. 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
5. 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.
6. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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: 2025 Merchant Mile

Primary Location: US-IN-Columbus

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2502697