Dedicated Driver - CDL Class A

Penske • Chester, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, is hiring a full-time Class A CDL driver for a local, home-daily shuttle operation between Altria/PM USA locations in Richmond, Virginia. The driver uses late-model Penske trucks and auto/self-unloading trailers, completing drop-and-hook or live pickup and delivery work. Drivers enter and exit the tractor multiple times per day, and training is provided on special equipment. The position involves no-touch freight and requires professional, courteous interactions with customers.

The schedule is Sunday through Friday, from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., working full 12-hour shifts. Drivers average 6 to 10 loads per day and return home daily. Pay is $26.15 per hour, with average weekly pay of $1,275. Trucks are equipped with inward- and outward-facing cameras.

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.
• A 3-year DMV/MVR record with no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• English language proficiency as required by federal law.
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location; completion of a Penske employment application, background investigation, and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely perform the job.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
• Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, handle and feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Shuttle between Altria/PM USA locations in Richmond, Virginia.
• Operate auto/self-unloading trailers and perform drop-and-hook or live pickup and delivery work.
• Enter and exit the tractor multiple times per day.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Work the required schedule and at the specified location, and maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Operate safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays starting on day one.
• 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 of up to $2,000 per referral.
• Safety incentive program.
• Premier Driver Recognition Program.

What This Job Offers

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