Dedicated Driver - CDL Class A

Penske•Lafayette, LA

2h•$1,250 - $1,400

About The Position

EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, is hiring a full-time Class A CDL driver for a regional loop route. The position is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and delivers from the main International Paper location in Lafayette, Louisiana, to locations in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas. Drivers average $1,250 to $1,400 per week at $0.57 per mile. Freight is no-touch, with mostly live unloading and some drop-and-hook work. The route operates in Southern Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas, with the schedule described as home weekly. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The role requires professional, courteous customer interactions and safe operation of the vehicle. Comprehensive benefits include paid vacation and holidays from day one, retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, employee discounts, a driver referral bonus program, a safety incentive program, and a driver recognition program.

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 years of DMV/MVR records with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required for compliance with federal law.
Ability to complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
Regular, predictable, full attendance and ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including seeing and hearing, frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Drive a regional loop route delivering freight from the main International Paper location in Lafayette, Louisiana, to locations in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.
Perform mostly live-unload deliveries and some drop-and-hook work; all freight is no-touch.
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 required location, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and operate safely while alert.