CDL-A Regional Driver

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries•Lyons, PA

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About The Position

East Penn Manufacturing is hiring Regional Class A Delivery Drivers for its private fleet in the Berks and Lehigh County areas. The position offers an average potential first-year starting salary of $100,000 per year plus paid expenses; salary ranges are determined by mileage, stops, and return products. A $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus is also offered. Routes are designed to get drivers home every weekend and potentially multiple times during the week. Drivers receive an assigned tractor, with no slip seating. Paid expenses include meals, license and endorsement renewals, a DOT medical card, a company-provided cell phone, and safety equipment. All trips are scheduled with return loads. Drivers operate tractor-trailers or smaller vehicles as required, deliver and pick up freight, and complete related driving, safety, inspection, logging, loading, and paperwork tasks. East Penn provides paid on-the-job training. Preferred Air Brakes and Hazmat endorsements are not required before employment but must be obtained during the probationary period; training is provided.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Safe driving record.
Ability to meet DOT requirements.
Strong commitment to safety.
Literacy and good communication and math skills.
Customer-focused professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Air Brakes endorsement; it is not required before employment but must be obtained during the probationary period, with training provided.
Hazmat endorsement; it is not required before employment but must be obtained during the probationary period, with training provided.

Responsibilities

Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination of up to 80,000 lbs GVW, or smaller vehicles when required.
Deliver and pick up freight while engaging with customers to provide outstanding service.
Comply with DOT and FMCSA regulations, including hours-of-service requirements and vehicle inspections.
Accurately log hours using an electronic logging device (ELD).
Conduct pre-trip, inter-trip, and post-trip inspections.
Operate vehicles safely and legally, using all onboard safety features.
Complete company paperwork, including manifests, bills of lading, claims, and trip reports.
Load and unload freight using electric pallet jacks, liftgates, or dry vans.
Complete scheduled trips with return loads.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on/retention bonus.
Paid expenses, including meals, license and endorsement renewals, and DOT medical card.
Company-provided cell phone and safety equipment.
Paid on-the-job training.
Annual bonus.
Group insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
401K savings plan.
Life insurance.
9 paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off.
Employee assistance programs.
Fitness discounts.
Promotional opportunities.