CDL Driver

Lane Enterprises, LLC; Pulaski Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

ESOP opportunity

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Lane Enterprises, LLC is seeking a CDL Driver to safely operate a truck and transport products to Lane facilities and customers while delivering excellent customer service on assigned routes.

The role requires adherence to DOT rules, successful pre/post trip inspections, and maintaining logs. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, ESOP opportunities, and bonus incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience and must be at least 23 years old.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations.
• Clean driving record with no major FMCSA violations in the last 5 years.
• Able to operate trucks with manual transmission and drive a tri-axle truck.
• Experience loading/unloading on a flatbed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to and from Lane facilities and customers on assigned routes.
• Manage daily electronic driver logs and plan routes to meet schedules.
• Comply with DOT rules, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain vehicle and securing devices in good order.
• Document parts pickups and ensure accurate packing lists.
• Secure loads according to DOT requirements and use tarp as needed.
• Report defects or incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain professional appearance.

Skills

Commercial driving

FMCSA rules knowledge

Manual transmission

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Coil Certification (NY)

Two years flatbed experience

Job description

Brief Description

Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a CDL Driver to their team! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization with generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Benefits

Lane offers a generous benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company‑paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity and a generous bonus incentive plan.

Job Summary

The CDL Driver is responsible for safely operating a vehicle and transporting products to and from Lane facilities and customers, providing superior customer service along assigned routes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials, to and from Lane manufacturing plants and job sites.
• Manage daily driver’s electronic log, plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with Department of Transportation rules and regulations for size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Perform required pre and post trip vehicle inspections identifying any potential mechanical or safety issues.
• Must maintain truck, trailer, and securement devices in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain vehicle logbook and retain fuel/toll receipts to account for all miles driven. Report downtime availability to your immediate Supervisor.
• Ensure that all parts being picked up from a vendor or customer are accounted for and reflected on the packing list and/or invoice before you sign for them.
• Secure load to DOT requirements, using proper flagging methods and tarp when required.
• Ensure that you obtain a receipt for all parts being returned to a vendor.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and must obey all yard and worksite safety rules.
• Couple and uncouple semi‑trailers as required.
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all traffic rules, regulations and laws.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations to your immediate supervisor regardless of damage to any vehicle or if a citation was issued.
• Must maintain a clean, professional appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

The base hourly rate for this position is $25/hr – $27/hr.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Commercial Truck Driver, including 2 years of verifiable driving experience and be 23 years of age.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• No major violations as defined by FMCSA.
• No serious violations in the last 5 years as defined by FMCSA.
• Two or fewer preventable commercial accidents in the last 3 years.
• Must be licensed on, and able to drive trucks with manual transmissions.
• Must be comfortable operating a tri‑axle truck.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education preferred.
• Drivers licensed in New York will need to have or acquire a “Coil” Certification.
• Two years’ experience driving a flatbed truck.

Physical Requirements

• Current CDL Driver’s License and DOT driver’s physical card.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment and random DOT drug and alcohol testing as well as a 3‑year motor vehicle check (MVR).
• Ability to drive up to 11 hours per day, be on duty and travel regularly within DOT Hours of Service rules.
• Ability to lift, up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for each job task (steel‑toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat).
• Ability to climb, and work on the trailers to assist loading and unloading.
• Must be able to throw securement straps or chains over the load to secure as needed.
• Must be able to bend and stoop to facilitate loading and unloading the truck.

The base pay range for this position is $25/hr – $27/hr + (Monthly Bonuses, Retention Bonus, Year‑End Bonus, ESOP).