Dedicated Driver - CDL Class A

Penske•Sewell, NJ

About The Position

EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, is hiring a full-time Class A CDL team driver for a regional route. The position starts in Sewell, New Jersey, travels down the East Coast to Miami, Florida, and returns while delivering flowers. Drivers average 4,600 to 4,800 miles and 6 to 8 stops per week. Some driver assist may be required, although the freight is mostly no-touch. Drivers operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras, and are expected to maintain a professional, courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. The base schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. Pay is $0.91 per mile plus stop pay, with average weekly pay of $2,050 to $2,200 per driver. Penske provides training opportunities and pays weekly.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in the 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 in the last 5 years.
A 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Ability to 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 specific location, with regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
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, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, 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.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Drive as part of a team on the regional route from Sewell, New Jersey, down the East Coast to Miami, Florida, and back, delivering flowers.
Complete an average of 4,600 to 4,800 miles and 6 to 8 stops per week.
Provide driver assistance when required; freight is mostly no-touch.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work the required schedule and location, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and operate safely while accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.