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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.

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