Truck Driver - Local Class A Floater
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1st & Main Garage, South 1st Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40208, United States
About the Team
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.
About the Role
Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? As a Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Driver, you will join a team of professionals committed to delivering products safely and on time. You will drive late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with best-in-class specs for comfort and advanced safety features, including inward and outward-facing in-cab cameras.
In this role, you will shuttle auto parts with an average of 24 stops per week. While you will be representing Penske, you will also be representing your clients, often driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniforms. This requires maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers daily.
As a floater, your schedule varies based on coverage needs, typically running Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Dispatch shifts (AM or PM) are determined by a monthly shift bid. Despite the variability, you can expect to be home daily.
Why Penske?
It is more than just driving yellow trucks; it is about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. You will be part of a stable, nationwide company known for having the best equipment, great management, clear communication, and a fantastic safety record. We pay every Friday, and for most driving positions, you are home daily.
Your career will be on the move with us. We offer tons of training opportunities, and with locations across the nation, you have the flexibility to move to a new city if you choose. We are proud to haul freight for some of the world's leading brands.
Hiring Process
To join our team, you must complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, which includes past employment, education, and criminal history, as well as a drug screening. This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation and designated as safety-sensitive; therefore, the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
Equal Opportunity
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1st & Main Garage, South 1st Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40208, United States
Louisville, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers
- check_circleFollow all federal and state laws, regulations, and safety guidelines
- check_circleRepresent Penske and client brands while driving branded trucks
- check_circleDrive late model Penske Truck Leasing trucks for local deliveries
- check_circleOperate vehicles equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras
- check_circleShuttle auto parts to an average of 24 stops per week
- check_circleComplete required employment applications, background investigations, and drug screenings
Requirements
- verifiedValid Class A CDL required
- verifiedDomiciled in the U.S. and licensed in state of residence
- verifiedNon-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
- verified1 year tractor-trailer experience in last 3 years OR 2 years in last 5 years
- verified3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
- verifiedEnglish language proficiency required
- verifiedPass background investigation and drug screening
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid vacation and holidays starting day onecheck_circleComprehensive health care coverage including medical, dental, and visioncheck_circleShort and long-term disability insurancecheck_circleLife and AD&D insuranceGenerous retirement benefits
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A Truck Driver - Local Class A Floater at Penske Truck Leasing is responsible for the following: Maintain professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers; Follow all federal and state laws, regulations, and safety guidelines; Represent Penske and client brands while driving branded trucks; and Drive late model Penske Truck Leasing trucks for local deliveries.
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To qualify for the Truck Driver - Local Class A Floater at Penske Truck Leasing position, applicants should have: Valid Class A CDL required; Domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in state of residence; Non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required; 1 year tractor-trailer experience in last 3 years OR 2 years in last 5 years; 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents; and English language proficiency required.
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Truck Driver - Local Class A Floater at Penske Truck Leasing is based in 1st & Main Garage, South 1st Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40208, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Penske Truck Leasing has listed this Truck Driver - Local Class A Floater role as on-site.
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Truck Driver - Local Class A Floater at Penske Truck Leasing typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Truck Driver - Local Class A Floater at Penske Truck Leasing include CDL Class A; English Language Proficiency; and Tractor-Trailer Experience.
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