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How much do penske driver jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for penske driver in the United States is $14.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $15.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Penske Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Penske Driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), a clean driving record, and knowledge of safe vehicle operation and transport regulations. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and basic vehicle maintenance tools is typical. Excellent time management, customer service, and communication skills are valuable for interacting with clients and adhering to schedules. These abilities ensure timely, safe, and reliable transportation services, which are critical to client satisfaction and company reputation.

What does a typical workday look like for a Penske Driver, and how much interaction will I have with customers and team members?

As a Penske Driver, your workday typically involves inspecting your assigned vehicle, reviewing delivery schedules, and transporting goods to various locations. You'll interact with customers during pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring professional and courteous service. Collaboration with dispatchers, warehouse staff, and sometimes other drivers is common to coordinate routes and resolve delivery challenges. The role requires adaptability, as daily routes and cargo types may vary, and attention to safety and compliance is essential throughout every shift.

What is a Penske Driver?

A Penske Driver is a professional who operates trucks or vehicles for Penske, a major transportation services company. Their primary responsibilities include delivering freight, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs, inspecting vehicles for safety, and maintaining accurate delivery records. Penske Drivers may work in local, regional, or long-haul routes depending on their position. They are required to follow all safety regulations and company policies to ensure efficient and secure transportation of goods.

What is the difference between Penske Driver vs Truck Driver?

AspectPenske DriverTruck Driver
CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL)Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Work EnvironmentCompany-owned trucks, delivery routes, logisticsLong-haul or local trucking, freight transportation
Employer & IndustryPenske, logistics, transportation servicesVarious logistics and freight companies

Both Penske Drivers and Truck Drivers require a CDL and work within the transportation industry. Penske Drivers typically operate company-owned trucks for deliveries and logistics services, often on local or regional routes. Truck Drivers may work for various companies, including long-haul freight carriers, and often handle larger or different types of cargo. The main difference lies in the employer and specific job focus, but the core skills and credentials are similar.

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Infographic showing various Penske Driver job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% As Needed, 20% Temporary, and 60% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,992 per year, or $14.4 per hour.
Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Truck Driver - Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Description
Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Class A CDL Truck Drivers
• Average $109000 annually
• $5000 retention bonus
• 2 to 3 layovers per week
What you will do:
• Perform multi-stop deliveries of parts and supplies to automotive dealerships
• Unload trailer using manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and rolling cages
• Use scanner to scan products as they are unloaded and delivered
Schedule:
• Dispatch times will vary depending on route selected typically midnight to 6AM
• Drivers can expect to be away from home 2 to 3 days per week.
You will drive:
• Late model, Penske maintained trucks
• Best-in-class specs designed for comfort and safety
• Equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras helping to ensure safety for all
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
• Employee discount benefit program
• Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
• Safety incentive program
• Premier Driver Recognition Program
Why Penske?
Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class A Truck Driver for Penske. When you join Penske, you join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time. And we're proud to haul freight for some of the world's leading brands. (Yes, we're more than just the yellow trucks.)
But it's more than that. It's about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, you're representing Penske, but you're also representing your clients. In fact, you'll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.
You'll be on the move with Penske and so will your career. We have tons of training opportunities for you. And with locations across the nation, you can also move to a new city.
Best of all, you'll be with a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment, great management, clear communication and a fantastic safety record. We pay every Friday, and for most of our driving positions, you're home daily. Yes, daily. Are you ready to take it to the next level? Come drive for Penske.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
• Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
• 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years
• 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
• In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency
• 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 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 lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and may 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 Us
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain 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.