CDL-A Regional Driver

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn Manufacturing is a world-class leader in automotive battery manufacturing with over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise.  As a privately held, financially secure, family-owned company, we are proud of our reputation for exceptional quality and customer service, safe driving records, and excellent CSA scores.  Our employees are the heart of our company, and many have built long-term careers here - nearly 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime!  For more information about East Penn Mfg., please visit www.dekacareers.com.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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Overview

East Penn Manufacturing is seeking dedicated Regional Class A Delivery Drivers to join our private fleet in the Berks and Lehigh County areas.

Average Potential First Year Starting Salary: $100,000 per year plus expenses paid

Salary ranges are determined by mileage, stops, and return products.

Plus a $2,500 Sign-On/Retention Bonus! 

What seperates East Penn:

• Run routes designed to get you home every weekend and potentially multiple times during the week.
• Assigned tractor - no slip seating.
• Paid expenses include meals, license and endorsement renewals, DOT medical card, company provided cell phone and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination (up to 80,000 lbs GVW) or smaller vehicles when required.
• Deliver and pick up freight while engaging with customers to ensure outstanding service.
• Comply with all DOT and FMCSA regulations, including hours of service and vehicle inspections.
• Accurately log hours using an electronic logging device (ELD).
• Conduct pre-trip, inter-trip, and post-trip inspections.
• Operate vehicles safely and legally, utilizing all onboard safety features.
• Complete company paperwork (manifests, bills of lading, claims, trip reports).
• Load/unload freight using electric pallet jacks, liftgates, or dry vans.
• All trips are scheduled with return loads.

Qualifications

• Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Endorsements for Air Brakes and Hazmat (endorsements not required prior to employment but obtainment required during probationary period) Training provided.
• Literate with good communication and math skills.
• Customer focused professionalism. 

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry:

• Competitive compensation
• Espenses, including meals, paid
• Company cell phone
• Paid on-the-job training
• Annual bonus
• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Life insurance
• 9 paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities