CDL-A Utility Driver With Hazmat - Winston-Salem, NC

East Penn Manufacturing Company; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Expenses, including meals, paid

Company cell phone

Paid on-the-job training

Annual bonus

Group insurance (medical, dental, etc)

401K savings plan

Life insurance

9 paid holidays and 10 days of PTO

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing is hiring a Class A Utility Driver in Winston-Salem, NC. You will operate a diesel tractor-trailer up to 80,000 lbs, with routes designed to keep you home multiple times weekly and every weekend. Competitive pay, strong CSA scores, and a 2,500 sign-on bonus await a safety-focused professional.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401K, paid training, annual bonus, and holidays. Endorsements for Air Brakes and Hazmat are encouraged and training is provided during

Qualifications

• Required: Safe Driving Record.
• Required: Ability to meet DOT requirements.
• Required: Strong commitment to safety.
• Required: Literate with good communication and math skills.
• Required: Customer focused professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Drives diesel powered tractor-trailer with up to 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight or smaller vehicle when required.
• Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.
• Delivers and picks up freight from warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.
• Verifies freight with shipping papers.
• Drives in accordance with FMCSA regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.
• Uses highway navigation skills and maneuvers in tight spaces, heavy traffic, and adverse weather.
• Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip and submits a report.
• Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to federal regulations.
• Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
• Interacts with customers during deliveries or pickups and may collect payment.
• Calculates payment due or credits for goods delivered/returned.
• Maintains radio/phone contact with dispatcher for instructions.
• May assist in loading/unloading with pallet jack or forklift (up to 100 lbs).
• May place deliveries at customer sites per instructions, including stock rotation.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT compliance

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Math skills

Customer focus

Job description

CDL-A Utility Driver With Hazmat - Winston-Salem, NC

Category Driver Position Type Regular Full-Time ID 2026-31527

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.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

East Penn Manufacturing, a world class leader in automotive battery manufacturing is currently looking for dedicated Class A Utility Driverin Winston-Salem, North Carolina to expand our East Penn Logistics fleet. In this position you will drive a diesel powered tractor-trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehichle when required. Our drivers are assigned their own truck and routes are designed in order for you to be home multiple times during the week and home every weekend . Our forward thinking and financially secure, privately held company strongly believes that work should be rewarding, enjoyable, and gratifying. Our drivers take pride in our company’s excellent CSA scores, safe driving record, and have found a place to call home with East Penn.

Salary ranges are determined by mileage, stops, and junks.

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

Responsibilities

• Drives diesel powered tractor-trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 80,000 lbs or a smaller vehichle when required.
• Trips may range from 1 to 5 days in length.
• Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, shipping piers, and small businesses.
• Verifies freight with shipping papers.
• Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material reguations.
• Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
• Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after ach trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.
• Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
• Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
• Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.
• Calculates payment due for goods delivered or credit due for goods returned.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.
• May assist in loading or unloading with a pallet truck or forklift or manually when required (lifting up to 100 lbs).
• May be required to place deliveries at the delivery site according to the customer instructions, including rotation of stock.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, or tire chains.

Qualifications

Required

• Safe Driving Record.
• Ability to meet DOT requirements.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Literate with good communication and math skills.
• Customer focused professionalism.

Preferred

• Endorsements for Air Brakes and Hazmat (endorsements not required prior to employment but obtainment required during probationary period) Training provided.

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

OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 6:30AM - 5:00PM EASTERN TIME

Hours may vary on National Holidays

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. EOE/VEVRAA

We are committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please email us at [e-mail] or call us at 610-682-6361 ext. 2134.