Local Truck Driver

Job Summary of Local Truck Driver:

Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a Local 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 proud to haul freight for some of the world leading brands. (Yes, we more than just the yellow trucks.)But it more than that. It about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, you representing Penske, but you also representing your clients. In fact, you probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.

Enrich your career prospects with Penske and unlock a world of professional development opportunities. Access a multitude of training paths and the chance to relocate to different cities across the country. Engage with a reputable, nationwide company esteemed for its high-caliber equipment, proficient leadership, transparent communication protocols, and stellar safety performance. With weekly payment schedules and the prospect of daily homesteads in many driving roles, Penske offers a captivating platform to enhance your career progression. Are you prepared to advance your career? Drive forward with Penske.

Benefits of Local Truck Driver:

• Start of paid time off and holiday benefits
• Generous retirement benefits
• Comprehensive healthcare package offering medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Long-term disability insurance offers more extended coverage, providing benefits over a more extended period for individuals who are unable to work for an extended time due to a severe illness or injury
• Employee uniforms and protective footwear are offered by the company to promote workplace safety and professionalism
• A program dedicated to providing staff members with discounted rates on a selection of products and services as a work-related advantage
• Safety incentive program
• Chief Driver Recognition Initiative

Qualifications of Local Truck Driver:

• A CDL Class A is a prerequisite
• The possession of a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card is a prerequisite that can be obtained if necessary
• Candidates are expected to have at least one year of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years, or alternatively, two years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last 5 years would also be considered
• Three years of driving history sourced from the DMV or MVR with a cap of two moving violations or accidents
• Abide by the legal requirements and standards mandated at the federal and state levels, in addition to rules and guidelines provided by relevant agencies
• Showing up consistently and predictably is a necessary job requirement
• Adhere to the required work hours, work at the specified place of employment, finish the employment application for Penske, consent to a background check that includes prior work experience, educational history, and any criminal records, and participate in a drug screening as part of the mandatory requirements
• This role is governed by the Department of Transportation or identified as safety-sensitive by the organization, necessitating a constant state of vigilance and a focus on safe practices. Employees are expected to assume responsibility for their personal safety and the safety of others in the workplace

Physical Requirements of Local Truck Driver:

• The description of physical and mental demands provided here serves as a general representation of the criteria that an associate needs to fulfill to effectively execute the key responsibilities of this job. Adaptable arrangements can be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out these 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.
• In this position, the associate will be required to be in a state of frequent motion, including standing, walking, and sitting. The individual will frequently engage in tasks that involve using their hands for touching, handling, and reaching, along with lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50lbs/23kg regularly and up to 100lbs/45kg occasionally.
• The requirement is for the associate to be capable of legally driving a vehicle and to safely and routinely enter and exit the vehicle as well as its rear cargo compartment.
• Penske offers fair and unbiased employment opportunities.

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.