Yard Truck Driver - Local Class A - $23 Per Hour - Penske Logistics

Penske; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Class A Yard Truck Driver to join their team. This exciting role offers the chance to operate late model Freightliner trucks and work with a supportive team. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities and a generous retention bonus. With a focus on safety and customer service, you'll be home daily while contributing to a company known for its excellent management and training programs. If you're ready to elevate your driving career and work with top brands, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Generous retirement benefits

Excellent health care coverage

Company-provided uniforms

Employee discount benefit program

Safety incentive program

Premier Driver Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A license and DOT medical card required.
• 1 year of tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of dock as directed by management.
• Couple and uncouple trailers, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

CDL Class A license

Tractor-trailer experience

Knowledge of federal/state laws

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A Yard Truck Driver

• $23 per hour with overtime after 40 hours

• $5000 retention bonus

• No touch freight

• Local, Home Daily

• Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral

You will drive:

• Late model, Freightliner trucks
• 53’ dry van trailers

What you will do:

• Move trailers in and out of dock as directed by management
• Couple and uncouple trailers
• Chocking trailers as they are spotted for loading, unloading and pulling from doors

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday and Sunday through Thursday
• PM dispatch time
• 2 days off per week
• Occasional Saturday work as needed by the customer

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 Yard 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 A license 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 past 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.

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: 2509 Marion-Williamsport Rd West

Primary Location: US-OH-Marion

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2503543