General Commodities Driver - CDL Class A

Penske•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, is hiring full-time Class A CDL truck drivers based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Drivers earn $0.65 per mile, with average weekly pay of $1,300 to $1,600, plus a utilization bonus based on miles driven. Freight is all no-touch, mostly drop-and-hook. Drivers operate late-model, Penske-maintained trucks equipped with comfort and safety features, including inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. The work involves dry van loads of Freight of All Kinds (FAK), with a mix of live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight. Drivers are home weekly, most weekends. Penske describes the role as part of a team focused on safe, timely deliveries, customer service, and building relationships with accounts. Training opportunities and the possibility of moving to other locations are also described. The role is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Regular, predictable, full attendance and the ability to remain alert and work safely are essential. The position requires completing the Penske employment application and undergoing background investigation and drug screening.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. 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 two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required by federal law.
Regular, predictable, full attendance and ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Ability to complete the employment application, submit to a background investigation including past employment, education, and criminal history, and complete drug screening.
Ability to see and hear; required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/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 dry van loads consisting of Freight of All Kinds.
Handle a mix of live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight.
Deliver products safely and on time while providing customer service and building relationships with accounts.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.