CDL-A Regional Driver

East Penn Manufacturing Company•Lyon Station, PA

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 role involves regional freight delivery and pickup, with overnight travel required three to five nights per week. Routes are designed to get drivers home every weekend and potentially multiple times during the week. Drivers receive an assigned tractor, and trips are scheduled with return loads. The average potential first-year starting salary is $100,000 per year, plus paid expenses; salary ranges depend on mileage, stops, and return products. The position also offers a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus. Paid expenses include meals, license and endorsement renewals, a DOT medical card, a company-provided cell phone, and safety equipment. 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.
Obtain required air brake and Hazmat endorsements during the probationary period; these endorsements are not required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred air brake and Hazmat endorsements; training is 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 providing outstanding customer service.
Comply with DOT and FMCSA regulations, including hours-of-service rules and vehicle inspection requirements.
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.
Travel overnight three to five nights per week.

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.
10 days of paid time off.
Employee assistance programs.
Fitness discounts.
Promotional opportunities.