Dedicated Driver - CDL Class A
About The Position
EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, is hiring a full-time Class A CDL driver for a dedicated furniture-delivery position based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The role offers an average weekly pay of $1,700 to $1,900, calculated at $0.60 per mile plus $40 per stop, and involves dependable freight and assigned customer routes. Drivers operate late-model Penske trucks equipped with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing cameras. The driver makes customer-facing furniture deliveries, including some tailgate deliveries requiring driver assistance. Duties include unloading deliveries, securing furniture in the trailer, completing pre-trip inspections, handling premium items carefully, and providing courteous, professional customer service. The schedule is an assigned dedicated route that may involve being home weekly or bi-weekly depending on customer needs and route length. Penske offers training opportunities and career mobility across its nationwide locations. The position requires regular, predictable attendance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to work safely and remain alert. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL; applicants must be domiciled in the United States and licensed in their state of residence.
- Currently hold or be able to obtain a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
- One year of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last three years, or two years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last five years.
- Three years of DMV/MVR history with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
- English language proficiency as required by federal law.
- Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
- Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role.
- Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
- Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Responsibilities
- Drive a dedicated route delivering furniture to customers.
- Assist with some tailgate deliveries and unload deliveries as required.
- Secure furniture and other items in the trailer and handle premium furniture carefully to prevent damage.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
- Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
- Operate the vehicle safely, remain alert, and accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays starting day one.
- Generous retirement benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Employee discount benefit program.
- Driver referral bonus program offering up to $2,000 per referral.
- Safety incentive program.
- Premier Driver Recognition Program.
- Training opportunities.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
