- Company: Penske Truck Leasing
- Location: Peru, Illinois
- Salary: $96,820/yr
Penske Truck Leasing at a glance
GoPenske.com- Founded 1969
- Employees 26000
SEC filings mentioning "Penske Truck Leasing": 641 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $6K from the Department of Homeland Security (started Feb 11, 2008) — via USAspending.gov
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OSHA safety record: 9 confirmed violations across 4 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
1,236 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Penske Truck Leasing - Peru, Illinois
About This Position
We are currently seeking experienced Class A CDL truck drivers to join our team at Penske Truck Leasing in Peru, Illinois. As a full-time local driver, you will have the opportunity to earn an average annual salary of $96,820, with additional incentives such as a $5,000 retention bonus and a $3,000 annual safety bonus.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Drive late model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with the best-in-class specifications designed for comfort and efficiency.
- Utilize inward and outward facing in-cab cameras to enhance visibility and safety during operations.
- Pick up and deliver freight within a local area, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Requirements
- A valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements (H, M, X).
- No moving violations in the past 18 months.
- Prior experience as a truck driver is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Working at Penske Truck Leasing
At Penske, you will enjoy the benefits of home daily opportunities and consecutive days off. Our driver referral bonus program offers up to $5,000 per successful referral, making it easy to share your success with friends and family.
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You will drive: Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks • Best-in-class specs designed for comfort • Equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras help… View full listing & apply (via Adzuna)
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What people say about Penske Truck Leasing
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- China cloning on an 'industrial scale'
Recent news
- Penske Truck Rental Announces Top Moving Destinations List - PR Newswire
- International receives Penske Truck Leasing’s Innovative Supplier Award - International Newsroom
- Penske Leasing Workers Free Themselves from Teamsters’ ‘Representation’ - National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
- Rush, Penske truck sales dive in 2025 amid tight lending climate - Equipment Finance News
- Penske Truck Leasing recognizes 13 top suppliers for excellence - Trucks, Parts, Service
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Working in Peru, Illinois
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Is Upending How America Moves Its Goods - Bloomberg.com
- Trucking Sector Faces Safety Reckoning After Supreme Court Ruling - PYMNTS.com
- New FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Has Trucking Industry and Law Enforcement Experience - Heavy Duty Trucking
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Production, Transportation, & Material Moving occupations earn a national median of $38,665 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Truck Driver – CDL Class A – Penske Logistics
- Employer Penske Truck Leasing
- Location Peru, Illinois
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $96,820/yr
- Posted August 20, 2026
- Apply by September 19, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (247 words)
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Typical work in Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics
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- Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
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- Hacker News — UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport
- Hacker News — Master Plan, Part Deux
- Hacker News — Auto Dealers Write Paper Sales as CDK Global Hit by 2nd Attack in Three Days
- Hacker News — China cloning on an 'industrial scale'
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