CDL Truck Driver Jobs Pittsburgh PA Nationwide Penske

We are seeking CDL Truck Drivers who are safety conscious customer focused, and possess a pleasant outgoing attitude.This is a great opportunity to continue your career with one of the nation’s largest logistics companies, Penske.

Truck Driver Job Description for Pittsburgh,PA

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Pittsburgh, PA CDL Truck Driver Position Summary 

Penske Logistics is looking for qualified professional CDL truck drivers in and around the Pittsburgh, PA area to become part of an excellent team. If you are an experienced CDL truck driver who is safety conscious, customer-focused, and possess a pleasant outgoing attitude, this is a great opportunity to continue your trucking career with one of the nation's largest logistics companies.

Depending on the specific opening, our CDL Truck Driver job requirements may include:

• Drive tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver products or materials
• Maneuver truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from spotter as needed
• Read bill of lading and obtain customer's signature
• Maintain driver log according to I.C.C. regulations
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Loading, unloading, or assisting in loading and unloading truck
• Assists workers in loading and unloading truck
• Wrap goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and secures load to trailer wall using straps
• Inventories and inspects goods to be moved
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Support and participate with Safety Team meetings and activities
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Pittsburgh, PA CDL Truck Driver Job Qualifications:

• At least 23 years of age required
• CDL Class A, with Hazmat endorsement required
• 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience in the last 5 years required
• 2 years of clean DMV/MVR record required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Driving school and/or safety certifications preferred
• People skills, reliable, customer-oriented, and ability to work independently required
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment required
• Willingness to travel as necessary, 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
• The physical 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 regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

We offer a variety of flexible shifts and CDL Driver positions including:

• Long-Haul Truck Drivers This position requires CDL drivers to transport cargo from distribution centers to local distribution outlets.
• Short-Haul Truck Drivers These CDL drivers transport merchandise from local distribution outlets to local retailers and production facilities.
• Delivery Truck Drivers These CDL drivers move merchandise to and from Penske locations and customer locations. Drivers may also be responsible for loading, unloading, and in some cases installing products.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive starting salary for our CDL Truck Drivers, as well as vacation, health and dental care programs, and tools for building retirement security. We also offer tuition assistance and a variety of product discounts from Penske and our customers.

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Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, PA, is a joint venture among Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and General Electric. A leading global transportation and trucking services provider, Penske operates more than 200,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, transportation and warehousing management, and supply-chain management solutions. Penske is listed as one of the Top 100 Military Friendly Employers by G.I. Jobs magazine, and ranks 9th in the Transportation and Trucking industry.

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Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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