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Truck Driver - CDL Class A OTR - Penske Logistics

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Rutherford, NJFull-time$95K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$95K/yr
Location
Rutherford, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A CDLNon-Excepted Interstate DOT Medical Card

Job overview

Penske is hiring a Truck Driver - CDL Class A OTR - Penske Logistics. Penske Logistics is seeking full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers for immediate opportunities. This role involves linehaul routes from Rutherford, NJ, to Meadow View, VA, and back, with loading and unloading required. Drivers will operate late model, Penske-maintained trucks and benefit from a comprehensive package including paid vacation, retirement benefits, and health care coverage. The position offers a rotating schedule, home weekly, and an average annual earning of $95,000.

Key focus areas include Linehaul from Rutherford, NJ, to Meadow View, VA, and back, Loading and unloading required, and Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.

Successful candidates bring Valid Class A CDL, DOT Medical Card, and 1+ Years Tractor‑Trailer Experience. Important skills include Loading And Unloading, Follow Federal And State Laws, Work In A Constant State Of Alertness, Safe Manner, Accept Responsibility For Own Safety, and Accept Responsibility For Safety Of Others.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Loading and UnloadingFollow Federal and State LawsWork in a Constant State of AlertnessSafe MannerAccept Responsibility for Own SafetyAccept Responsibility for Safety of OthersSee and HearClose VisionDistance VisionPeripheral VisionDepth PerceptionAbility to Adjust FocusMove FrequentlyUse Hands to Touch, Handle, and FeelReach With Hands and ArmsLegally Operate a Motor VehicleSafely Enter/Exit VehicleFrequently Enter/Exit VehicleSafely Enter/Exit Rear Cargo Area

Qualifications

Class a CDLDomiciled in the U.S.Licensed in State of ResidenceNon-Excepted Interstate DOT Medical Card1 Year Tractor-Trailer Experience in Last 3 Years or 2 Years Tractor-Trailer Experience in Last 5 Years3 Years DMV/MVR Record With Two or Fewer Moving Violations or AccidentsEnglish Language ProficiencyWork Required ScheduleWork at Specific Location RequiredComplete Penske Employment ApplicationSubmit to Background InvestigationSubmit to Drug Screening

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers

• Average $95000 annually

• Rotating schedule; 4 to 6-day work week

• Home weekly

• Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral

What you will do:

  • Linehaul from Rutherford, NJ, to Meadow View, VA, and back

  • Loading and unloading required

Schedule:

  • 6:00 AM dispatch time

  • Regional route with 2 to 3 layovers weekly

You will drive:

  • Late model, Penske-maintained trucks

  • Best-in-class specs designed for comfort

Comprehensive benefits package includes :

  • Paid vacation and holidays day 1

  • Generous retirement benefits

  • 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

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Why Penske?

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

But it’s more than that. It’s about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, you’re representing Penske, but you’re also representing your clients. In fact, you’ll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.

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.

Qualifications:

  • 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 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

  • In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency.

  • 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:

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 associate 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 associate 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 engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations 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 to learn more.

Job Category: Driver

Job Family: Drivers

Address: 300 Howmedica Way

Primary Location: US-NJ-Rutherford

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2607004

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