Flatbed Truck Driver

Job Summary of Flatbed Truck Driver:

Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as Flatbed 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, 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.

Benefits of Flatbed Truck Driver:

• Initiation of paid time off and public holidays
• Generous retirement benefits
• Top-tier healthcare benefits that cover medical, dental, and vision expenses
• Short-term disability insurance is typically intended to cover temporary disabilities that prevent an individual from working for a short period, while long-term disability insurance offers more extended coverage for disabilities that require a more extended recovery period. Life insurance provides a financial safety net for loved ones left behind after the policyholder's death, ensuring that they are provided for financially. AD&D insurance specifically protects against accidental death or dismemberment, providing additional coverage in case of a severe accident
• Staff members receive company-provided uniforms and safety footwear for their work duties
• An employee benefit scheme offering discounted rates on a variety of items
• Our referral program offers bonuses of up to $5000 for each new driver you bring on board
• Safety incentive program
• Drivers participating in the program are recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the company

Qualifications of Flatbed Truck Driver:

• Flatbed Truck Driver 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 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
• 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.
• ake responsibility for ensuring their safety and that of their colleagues.

Physical Requirements of Flatbed Truck Driver:

• The responsibilities outlined in this job description are a reflection of the physical and mental requirements that an associate must meet to perform the essential functions of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be arranged to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions.
• The Flatbed Truck Driver must possess adequate visual and auditory capabilities. Necessary vision skills for this position involve near vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the capacity to refocus.
• While executing the responsibilities associated with this position, the associate will have to be mobile, standing, walking, and seated. The associate will be frequently required to use their hands for touching, handling, and sensation of objects, along with reaching using their hands and arms. It is important that the associate can lift and/or relocate objects weighing up to 50lbs/23kg on a regular basis and occasionally handle weights up to 100lbs/45kg.
• The employee must have the legal clearance to drive a car and be capable of safely and frequently getting in and out of the vehicle, including the rear cargo section.
• The Equal Opportunity Employer status at Penske ensures fair treatment in employment decisions.

About Penske Logistics:

Penske Logistics experts develop cutting-edge transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for top companies. With operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses make progress by enhancing visibility and reducing supply chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics for further details.