Truck Driver - Local Class A No Touch - Average $70K Annually - Penske Logistics

As a Truck Driver at Penske Logistics, your primary responsibilities include transporting freight safely and on time, which involves driving late model trucks with no touch freight. You'll be traveling primarily within Kentucky and Indiana, ensuring that you return home daily after your shifts. Along with following safety protocols and maintaining a clean truck, you also get to be the face of our clients, representing their brands while upholding Penske's commitment to exceptional customer service.

To join Penske Logistics as a Truck Driver, you’ll need a valid Class A CDL license as well as a clean driving record. Experience with truck driving is preferred; however, we also welcome ambitious candidates looking to grow in the industry. Most importantly, you should have a commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service to align with our world-class standards.

Penske Logistics offers a competitive compensation package for Truck Drivers, with average annual earnings of around $70,000. In addition to a solid base salary, we provide a range of benefits starting from day one, like paid vacation, holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a unique driver referral bonus program that rewards you for bringing new talent to our team.

As a Truck Driver with Penske Logistics, you can expect a Monday through Friday schedule, which allows you to enjoy two consecutive days off each week. This structure ensures that you have ample home time to spend with family and friends while maintaining a fulfilling career on the road.

At Penske Logistics, we are committed to the professional growth of our Truck Drivers. We provide extensive training programs and support to help you advance your career within the company. With locations nationwide, you can explore opportunities in different cities as you grow and develop your skills in the industry.

When answering this question, be sure to highlight your years of experience, the types of vehicles you’ve driven, and any specific routes you’ve managed. Mention your commitment to safety and adherence to regulations, as these are key focal points for Penske.

Discuss your familiarity with safety protocols, regular vehicle maintenance checks, and how you handle challenging driving conditions. This shows your understanding of the importance of safety at Penske Logistics.

Explain your methods for planning routes, checking traffic conditions, and scheduling breaks. Use specific examples to demonstrate your time management abilities and how you prioritize meeting delivery deadlines.

Offer a concrete example of a challenging situation, detailing how you assessed the problem, your decision-making process, and the outcome. This demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and composure under pressure.

Tie together your driving experience, commitment to customer service, and understanding of Penske’s values. Illustrate how your work ethic aligns with the company’s mission and why you are excited about this opportunity.

Discuss your techniques for staying focused and motivated during long hauls, such as listening to audio books, maintaining a comfortable cab environment, or setting personal goals for each drive.

Showcase your knowledge of Penske Logistics, including its reputation for customer service and safety records. Highlight specific reasons why you would like to contribute to its mission and work culture.

Express your open-mindedness to receive feedback and how you utilize it to improve. Share an instance where constructive criticism led to positive changes in your driving practices.

This is an opportunity to relate your preferences on truck size, freight type (like no touch freight), and schedule. Explain how the Truck Driver role at Penske aligns with your preferences.

Provide a specific example of a change you encountered, such as road construction or weather conditions, and detail how you adapted your plans to continue delivering your cargo safely and on time.