Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics · Richland, MS · 3 wk ago
Manufacturing$26/hrFull-time
About the Role
Local, home-daily Class A CDL Truck Driver positions available. Earn $26.00 per hour with overtime after 40 hours and shift differential when applicable. Drive late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with best-in-class specs designed for comfort, equipped with inward and outward-facing in-cab cameras for safety.
Responsibilities
- Deliver medical supplies to hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers to support patient care.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
- Represent Penske and client brands while driving branded trucks and wearing client uniforms.
- Adhere to all federal and state laws, regulations, and agency rules.
- Ensure regular, predictable, and full attendance as an essential function of the job.
- Operate vehicles safely and maintain a constant state of alertness.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL required; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
- Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
- 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years in the last 5 years.
- 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)).
- Ability to pass a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to see and hear; specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to touch, handle, and feel.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.
- Frequently and safely enter/exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Schedule
- 5-day work week with PM dispatch.
- Flexibility required to cover shifts as needed.
- Home daily.
Pay
$26.00 per hour plus overtime after 40 hours. Shift differential when applicable.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
- Generous retirement benefits.
- Excellent health care coverage: medical, dental, and vision.
- Short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Employee discount benefit program.
- Driver referral bonus program up to $5,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
About the Company
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Penske helps businesses improve visibility and reduce supply-chain costs. Training opportunities and career growth are available across the nation.