CDL Driver Hiring Event - 11/19, 11/20, & 11/21

East Penn Manufacturing Company • Blandon, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

East Penn Manufacturing is hiring CDL-A Regional Drivers and CDL-B Straight Van Drivers. Drivers operate company vehicles to deliver and pick up freight, provide professional customer service, and follow applicable safety and transportation regulations. Regional deliveries are made within a 600-mile radius of Maidencreek, Pennsylvania for CDL-A drivers and within a 300-mile radius for CDL-B drivers. Routes are designed to get drivers home every weekend and potentially multiple times during the week; overnight travel is required 3–5 nights per week. Drivers are assigned a tractor, with no slip seating, and trips are scheduled with return loads.

The posting advertises average starting salaries of $100,000 per year for CDL-A Regional Drivers and $75,000 per year for CDL-B Straight Van Drivers. Salary ranges are determined by mileage, stops, and return products. A $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus is offered. The hiring event is an on-site, three-day interviewing event in Maidencreek, Pennsylvania, with walk-ins welcome.

East Penn is a privately held, family-owned battery manufacturer. It offers paid on-the-job training and a benefits package that includes group insurance, paid holidays and time off, a 401(k) savings plan, and other listed benefits. The employer states that AI tools may assist with the initial application review, but recruiting and hiring teams make all final interview and employment decisions.

Requirements

• Class A or Class B 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 preferred; if not already held, it must be obtained during the probationary period.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred; if not already held, it must be obtained during the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination, up to 80,000 lbs. GVW, or smaller vehicles when required (CDL-A).
• Operate a diesel- or gasoline-powered straight van, up to 46,000 lbs. GVW, or smaller vehicles when required (CDL-B).
• Deliver and pick up freight while engaging with customers to provide outstanding service.
• Comply with DOT and FMCSA regulations, including hours-of-service rules 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.
• Travel overnight 3–5 nights per week and follow routes designed to provide weekend and potentially multiple weekday returns home.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed