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Truck Driver - CDL Class B Hazmat - Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics · Knoxville, TN · 3 wk ago
Manufacturing$92k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Local dedicated route with home daily Monday through Friday schedule. Straight truck position with touch freight using a pallet jack. Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire.

You will drive late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks with best-in-class specs designed for comfort and safety, equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver freight on a dedicated local route using a straight truck and pallet jack
  • Provide reliable delivery service while maintaining safety and customer satisfaction
  • Complete local routes with consistent weekly miles and delivery stops based on business needs

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday night schedule with dispatch times typically between 11 PM to 1 AM
  • Home daily with consistent weekday schedule
  • No overnight travel required

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays starting day 1
  • Generous retirement benefit
  • Excellent health care coverage: medical, dental, and vision
  • Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
  • Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
  • Employee discount benefit program
  • Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
  • Safety incentive program
  • Premier Driver Recognition Program

Pay

Average $92,000 annually.

Requirements

  • Valid Class B CDL
  • Airbrake endorsement 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 relevant commercial vehicle driving experience in the last 5 years
  • 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
  • English language proficiency (required by federal law 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2))
  • Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location required
  • Complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening
  • This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation and is safety sensitive; ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to see and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Must frequently move, stand, walk, and sit
  • Frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
  • Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg
  • Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area

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