Dedicated Driver - CDL Class A

Penske•Adairsville, GA

About The Position

EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, is hiring a full-time Class A CDL truck driver for a local, home-daily route. The driver will make store deliveries using drop-and-hook procedures, with some live unloading on backhauls. Freight is no-touch. Routes operate within 250 miles of Adairsville, Georgia, and the driver is expected to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers. The position uses late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks designed for comfort and equipped with inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The schedule is second shift, Tuesday through Saturday, with a start time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday and Monday are off. The advertised pay is $25 per hour, with average weekly pay of $1,300. The role requires a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one, qualifying recent tractor-trailer experience, a satisfactory driving record, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Regular, predictable attendance, English language proficiency, the ability to work the specified schedule and location, and successful completion of an employment application, background investigation, and drug screening are required. This is a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices. Physical demands include frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, handling and feeling objects, reaching, and safely entering and exiting the vehicle and rear cargo area. The driver must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and must meet the stated vision and hearing abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
Have 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.
Have a 3-year DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
Comply with 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.
Demonstrate English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Be able to work in a constant state of alertness and perform the job safely.
Meet the stated vision and hearing abilities and be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Make store deliveries using drop-and-hook procedures; perform some live unloading on backhauls.
Operate routes within 250 miles of Adairsville, Georgia.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Attend work regularly and predictably and work the required schedule at the specified location.