Truck Driver - Local Class B - $23 Per Hour - Penske Logistics

Penske; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Class B Delivery Truck Drivers for local routes in Houston. This exciting position offers a competitive hourly wage with the promise of daily home time, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively. Join a team that prioritizes safety and customer service, where you will be recognized for your hard work and commitment. With extensive training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package from day one, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their driving career while enjoying the perks of a stable, nationwide company. If you’re ready to drive your career forward, apply today!

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health Care Coverage

Generous Retirement Benefits

Employee Discount Program

Driver Referral Bonus

Safety Incentive Program

Company-provided Uniforms

Life and AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class B license with Airbrake endorsement is required.
• 1 year of relevant commercial vehicle driving experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload groceries to stores, ensuring timely and safe delivery.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

CDL Class B License

Commercial Vehicle Driving Experience

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class B Delivery Truck Drivers

• Earn $23 per hour

• Overtime after 40 hours

• Local, Home Daily

You will drive:

• Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks
• Best-in-class specs designed for comfort

What you will do:

• Delivering and unloading groceries to stores
• Home Daily

Schedule:

• Various shifts available
• 2 consecutive days off

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Paid vacation and holidays day 1
• Generous retirement benefit
• 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 $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 Penske Benefits.

Why Penske?

Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class B 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:

• Valid CDL Class B license with Airbrake endorsement required
• Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
• 1 year of documented relevant commercial vehicle driving experience in the last 5 years required
• 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 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: 8255 Tewantin Dr

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2505376