Dedicated Driver - CDL Class A

Penske • New Bern, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, is hiring a full-time Class A CDL driver for local operations based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The role offers daily home time, no-touch freight, and consistent routes between established facilities. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed, on first shift between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. Compensation is $24 per hour, with average earnings of $1,350 per week and $70,000 annually in W-2 wages.

Drivers are expected to operate safely and reliably, follow applicable laws and regulations, and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. The position requires regular, predictable attendance, English language proficiency, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company.

Penske describes itself as a nationwide company with training opportunities, locations across the country, and opportunities to move to a new city. The company emphasizes customer service, safe and timely delivery, equipment quality, clear communication, and a strong safety record.

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.
• At least 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years.
• Three-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency.
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
• Completion of a Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position, including required vision and hearing abilities; frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling, and reaching; regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds; and legally operating a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive primarily local routes between established facilities.
• Operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras.
• Follow consistent, repetitive routes and become familiar with the operating area.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
• Follow all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Operate in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays from day one.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee discount benefit program.
• Driver referral bonus program of up to $2,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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