General Commodities Driver - CDL Class A

Penske•Baltimore, MD

4d•$67,600 - $83,200•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 haul dry van loads consisting of Freight of All Kinds (FAK), with a mix of live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight. Freight is no-touch, mostly drop and hook. Drivers are home weekly, most weekends, and operate late-model Penske Truck Leasing trucks with comfort-focused specifications and inward- and outward-facing in-cab cameras. Pay is $0.65 per mile, with average weekly pay of $1,300 to $1,600, plus a utilization bonus based on miles driven. The role represents Penske and its clients, emphasizing safe, timely delivery, customer service, and account relationships. Full, predictable attendance and compliance with applicable laws and regulations are essential. The position is subject to Department of Transportation regulation or designated safety-sensitive requirements. Penske describes itself as a stable nationwide company offering training opportunities and potential mobility to other cities. Pay is issued weekly.

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.
Three years of DMV/MVR history with two or fewer moving violations or accidents.
English language proficiency as required under 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).
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 perform the job.
Ability to see and hear, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 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 of Freight of All Kinds, including a mix of live load/unload and drop-and-hook freight.
Deliver products safely and on time while representing Penske and its clients.
Provide customer service and build relationships with accounts.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Work the required schedule and at the required location, and maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Operate a motor vehicle safely, remain alert, and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.