Heavy Truck Driver

Job Summary of Heavy Truck Driver:

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

However, it's more than that. It's about exceptional customer service and establishing connections with your client base. When you work as a driver for Penske, you are not only a representative of the company but also of the individual clients you interact with. You may be driving their branded trucks and wearing their specified uniforms.

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 Heavy Truck Driver:

• The initiation of compensated vacation and festive day provisions
• Generous retirement benefits
• Exceptional health insurance encompassing medical, dental, and vision services
• Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
• Workers are furnished with company-mandated clothing and safety boots for workplace safety
• An initiative that enables employees to make purchases at a reduced rate
• Unlock a referral bonus of up to $5000 for every new driver you recommend to our platform
• Safety incentive program
• By participating in the Premier Driver Recognition Program, drivers have the opportunity to be acknowledged and rewarded for their outstanding performance

Qualifications of Heavy Truck Driver:

• This job necessitates a CDL Class A
• - The position necessitates candidates to hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card
• Candidates must fulfill the requirement of having one year of tractor-trailer experience documented in the last three years, or two years of tractor-trailer experience documented within the last five years
• -Verifying a driving history over the past three years, showing two or fewer moving violations or accidents
• Stay in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, and agency standards to ensure compliance is met
• A necessary function of the position is adhering to consistent, expected, and complete attendance
• Follow the required work hours, carry out tasks at the designated site, fill out the Penske job application form, agree to a background check encompassing previous employment, educational background, and criminal history, and undergo a mandatory drug test
• This role is supervised by the Department of Transportation or identified as safety sensitive by the organization, requiring individuals to operate with continuous vigilance and prioritize safety at all times. Employees must be willing to accept accountability for their own safety and the safety of others.

Physical Requirements of Heavy Truck Driver:

• The expectations set forth in this overview demonstrate the physical and mental demands that an employee must satisfy to proficiently carry out the essential duties of this position. Possible accommodations may be implemented to aid individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential functions.
• The Heavy Truck Driver 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 employee should be capable of driving a vehicle following legal regulations and safely entering and exiting the vehicle, as well as the rear cargo compartment.
• Penske promotes a culture of inclusivity and Equal Opportunity Employment.

About Penske Logistics:

Penske Logistics experts develop state-of-the-art transportation, storage, and freight management solutions that deliver strong business results for top organizations. With a global presence 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 for additional information.