Heavy Truck Operator

Job Summary of Heavy Truck Operator:

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

Nonetheless, it encompasses more than mere transportation responsibilities. The position emphasizes exceptional client support and fostering relationships with the various accounts. When you are a driver for Penske, you represent not only the company but also the clients you cater to. It is likely that you will be operating their customized trucks and donning their specific work attire.

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 Operator:

• The start of paid time off and public holiday allotment
• Generous retirement benefits
• Top-quality healthcare benefits offering medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
• The company supplies employees with uniforms and safety footwear to promote a safe working environment
• A program that provides employees with the benefit of discounted prices on certain products and services
• Increase your earnings potential by referring new drivers and earning up to $5000 per successful referral with our bonus program
• Safety incentive program
• Through this program, the company aims to foster a sense of pride and motivation among its drivers while promoting a culture of recognition and appreciation

Qualifications of Heavy Truck Operator:

• CDL Class A 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.

Physical Requirements of Heavy Truck Operator:

• 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 Heavy Truck Operator 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 Heavy Truck Operator 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 specialists craft innovative transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions that bring effective business outcomes for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Penske and its team aid businesses in progressing by enhancing visibility and reducing supply-chain expenses. Discover more about Penske Logistics for further insights.