Truck Driver - Apprentice - Penske Logistics

Company: Penske
Location: Joliet
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 • Earn $26.40 per hour with overtime after 40 hours • Local, Home Daily! You will drive: • Late model, Penske maintained trucks • Best-in-class specs designed for comfort What you will do: • Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies • Unload the trailer using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages • Use a scanner to scan products as they are unloaded and delivered Schedule: • Monday through Friday 7:30 pm to 7:30 am • 2 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 allowance • 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 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: • 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, and 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 and 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: 4000 Rock Creek Blvd Suite B Primary Location: US-IL-Joliet Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2500677 Date posted: 01/27/2025

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