Truck Driver - OTR Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation day 1

Health care coverage (medical, dental,

Retirement benefits

Disability & Life Insurance

Uniforms & safety footwear

Driver referral bonus

Job summary

Penske is offering immediate full-time Class A CDL truck driver opportunities in Minneapolis, MN. Average earnings around $80,000 annually with an additional $8,000 per year per diem. Roles involve no touch freight, drop-and-hook work, and shuttle runs between warehouses with routes within a 2500-mile radius.

Schedule runs Tuesday to Friday with early starts, typically 40–50 hours per week. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid vacation from day 1, and a

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence (as applicable).
• English language proficiency is required under federal law.

Responsibilities

• Run consistent routes within a 2500-mile radius.
• Average 2400 miles per week with 5 stops.
• 3–4 layovers per week (paid per diem).
• No touch freight—drop and hook plus trailer shuttling between warehouses.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

English language proficiency

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers

Average $80000 annually

Additional $8000 per year in layover per diem

No touch freight - drop and hook and shuttle work

No weekends

Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral

You will drive:

Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks

Sleeper cab tractors with 53' refrigerated trailers

Best-in-class specs designed for comfort and reliability on the road

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

What you will do:

Run consistent routes within a 2500-mile radius

Average 2400 miles per week with 5 stops

3 to 4 layovers per week (paid per diem)

No touch freight - primarily drop and hook plus trailer shuttling between warehouses

Typical route: St. Michael, MN to Noblesville, IN

Schedule:

Tuesdays through Friday

Early AM start

Average 40 to 50 hours per week

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 $5000 per referral

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Our excellent benefits plan keep 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. 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: 4370 Naber Ave NE

Primary Location: US-MN-Saint Michael

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC