Truck Driver - Apprentice - Penske Logistics

Job Info

• Job Location: Clyde, OH
• Route Type: Local
• Type of Assignment: Flex
• Hours Per Shift: 11 Hours
• Hours Per Week: 66 Hours
• Shift Start Time: 12:00 am
• Working Days: Monday-Friday, Sunday
• Transmission Type: Automatic

Job Requirements

• CDL Class: CDL A
• Experience: 0+ (includes CDL students)
• Handling: Live Loading/Unloading, Drop and hook, Yard Spotting

Additional Information

Must be a graduate of a Penske-approved CDL School (CDL 160, Ivy Tech, Truck Drivers Institute, New England Tractor Trailer Training School), or a current or former member of the US Armed Forces 

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

• Average $74000 annually
• Local, Home Daily!

You will drive: 

• Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks.
• Best-in-class specs designed for comfort. 

What you will do:

• Truck drivers are responsible for picking up products and/or delivering products to customers along with moving trailers in and out of docks as directed by management
• No touch freight, Home Daily

Schedule: 

• Home Daily, 5-day work week, AM and PM shifts available.
• Two Consecutive days off.

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

Why Penske 

Ready for a new mission with the same values? If you’re a veteran with a CDL or a recent CDL school grad from a Penske-approved school, and have less than 12 months of commercial driving experience, put your new truck-driving skills to work as an Apprentice Truck Driver for Penske. As a driver apprentice, you’ll learn critical skills to build your career while you work and receive all the great pay and benefits of a full-time job. Penske offers on-the-job training to hone your existing skills as a Class A licensed driver. Join a team of proud, professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time for some of the world’s biggest brands. (Yes, we’re more than just the yellow trucks.)

You’ll work for a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment an outstanding safety record and thrives with structure and a strong work ethic based on professionalism, respect, and teamwork. We pay every Friday, and for this driving position, you’re Home Daily. Yes, daily.

Your next mission starts here. Come drive for Penske!

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a Penske-approved CDL School (CDL 160, Ivy Tech, Truck Drivers Institute, New England Tractor Trailer Training School), or a current or former member of the US Armed Forces 

• CDL Class A required

• Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required

• 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

• 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 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit  learn more.

About the Company

We deliver innovative transportation and logistics solutions that are vital to the success of the companies and people we serve. We've built our business on three core values: commitment to our customers, dedication to excellence and innovative thinking.Accelerate Your Career Consider Penske for your next career move. Penske offers dynamic career opportunities in virtually every field and profession. We're always seeking high-performance people with a deep passion for customer service and high ethical standards.