Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Truck Driver - Hiker/Vehicle Transporter/CDL, Part Time

Delivery & Courier DrivingUpdated on Nov 10

Part-timeAsheville, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Two years of driving experience are required.
Two years of a clean motor vehicle record are required.
A valid Class B commercial driver's license is required; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
Applicants must be able to read and follow written instructions.
Applicants must be able to work independently and have customer service and organizational skills.
English language proficiency is required.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is required.
A current driver qualification file must be maintained, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed Department of Transportation physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers covering the last three years.
Commercial driver's license holders must complete a Department of Transportation drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse review.
Applicants must be willing to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the employment application, undergo a background investigation covering past employment, education, and criminal history, and submit to drug screening.
The role requires alertness and safe work practices, responsibility for one's own safety and the safety of others, and the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Applicants must meet the physical requirements, including frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Drive trucks safely to Penske or customer locations, following appropriate safety procedures.
Inspect vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, and report issues to the location manager.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
Assist the service department with delivery of parts and equipment when needed.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

A Class A commercial driver's license is preferred.

Position Summary:

Penske Truck Leasing seeks highly motivated and qualified applicants to fill the unique position of Hiker (Vehicle Transporter/Truck Driver). This position is responsible for vehicle delivery and returning vehicles to Penske locations and Penske customers. Primarily, this position moves our box trucks up to 26’ and for CDL Class A will include tractors and trailer movement. Position may also provide assistance to the service department to deliver parts and equipment.

This is a casual/on-call part-time truck driving job that is perfect for licensed CDL Class B or CDL Class A drivers seeking supplemental income and looking to work anywhere from 0 to 25 hours a week based on business needs.

Work Location: 233 Sardis Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Major Responsibilities:

• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of Penske location or customer locations

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found

• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required

• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• 2 years of driving experience required

• 2 years of a clean DMV motor vehicle record required

• Valid Class B CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence

• CDL Class A license preferred

• Ability to read and follow written instructions is required.

• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required

• In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

• 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 are 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 the 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 the Company

Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Penske provides a range of transportation services, including retail automotive sales and service, truck leasing and rental, and logistics solutions, plus professional motorsports activities. Its offerings work through distinct units: Penske Automotive Group sells and services vehicles, Penske Truck Leasing rents and maintains trucks with fleet management, and Penske Logistics handles end-to-end supply chain services. The company differentiates itself by operating multiple transportation and entertainment businesses under one private global umbrella, enabling cross-sell opportunities and large-scale coordination. Its goal is to deliver reliable, end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide while growing its diversified portfolio and leveraging scale.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bellflower, CA
Founded: 1969

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