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Job of the Day: Pankey’s Transportation

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Today’s Job of the Day is from Pankey’s Transportation

Pankey’s Transportation is a successful and long-time contracted service provider for FedEx Ground. We take great pride in providing excellent service to FedEx and its customers.

We are currently hiring full-time dedicated Company Drivers with a Class A license and doubles endorsement to join our professional fleet of drivers known for their demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service, on-time delivery, and safety. This is NOT a short-term or temporary job. Pankey’s Transportation is a place for drivers with long term career aspirations. We are invested in our drivers and their unlimited growth potential.

Join our team today! We are Pankey’s transportation…. Delivering Excellence on Wheels!

Pankey’s Transportation is hiring CDL A Local Dedicated Doubles Drivers in Halethorpe, MD, Queens, NY, Pittston, PA and Barrington, NJ.

Compensation & Benefits

  • For Halethorpe, MD
    • 5 days x 260 = $1,300 per week = $67,600
  • For Pittston, PA
    • Average: $81,120
    • 6 days x 260 = $1,560 per week = $81,120
  • For Barrington, NJ & Queens, NY
    • Range is: $62,400 – $74,880
    • 5 days x 240 = $1,200 per week = $62,400
    • 6 days x 240 = $1,440 per week  = $74,880
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid weekly – direct deposit available
  • Medical after 90 days
  • Bonus referral program up to $400

Routes & Schedule

Halethorpe, MD

  • Home Daily
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday occasionally Saturdays. The start time is 5pm and it’s an 8-hour shift
  • The starting point is Halethorpe, MD and the routes are either 2 local drops and a run to Ashland VA, or 2 runs to Hagerstown, MD
  • Drop and hook no touch freight – terminal to terminal

Pittston, PA

  • Home Daily
  • Typical night dispatched anywhere between 4pm – 10pm  (10-12 hour shifts)
  • Schedule: Monday – Saturday
  • Must be able to drive one weekend day two times a month (total 6 work days)
  • Drop and hook no touch freight – terminal to terminal

Barrington, NJ & Queens, NY

  • Home Daily!
  • Typically dispatched between 5:30 – 7 pm and work 10-12 hour shifts
  • Must be able to drive one weekend day two times a month (total 6 work days)
  • Drop and hook no touch freight – terminal to terminal
  • Typical Route: Barrington, NJ to Lehigh NJ (subject to change per business needs – will always be home daily)
  • Typical Route: LIC Queens to Woodbridge NJ or LIC Queens to Middletown CT (subject to change per business needs – will always be home daily)

Equipment

  • Must be able to physically maneuver 70+ lbs dolly 2-4 times per night
  • Late model Freightliner and Cascadia’s – 10 speed manual transmission
  • GPS and EZ Pass provided

Qualifications

  • Must have a Class A CDL
  • Minimum age 21
  • Minimum of two years tractor trailer experience
  • Must have Doubles endorsement with one-year experience driving doubles preferred. If two or more years’ experience driving tractor-trailer and willing to obtain a doubles endorsement, we will consider.
  • Triples endorsement appreciated, but not required
  • Must be able to drive a 10 speed manual transmission
  • Must have clean driving records with no tickets or accidents in the last 3 years
  • Must successfully pass a drug test and criminal background check

Join the Pankey’s Team!

Pankey’s Transportation is hiring CDL A Local Dedicated Doubles Drivers in multiple locations. Join their team!

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Job of the Day: MNS1 Express

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MNS1 ExpressToday’s Job of the Day is from MNS1 Express

MNS1 Express knows the importance of work-life balance, and we want our drivers to actually have it. On our team, you will spend your weekdays driving, and spend your weekends doing what you love. Drivers are not just home weekly. They’re home every weekend! We’re hiring a CDL A Dedicated Dry Van Driver in Holiday City, OH and Columbus/Cincinnati, OH. These are dedicated routes that will include dry, no-touch freight with some drop & hook, in the Midwest.

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True Weekend Home Time, Utmost Respect, Top Pay.

MNS1 Express is hiring CDL A Dedicated Dry Van Driver in Holiday City, OH and Columbus/Cincinnati, OH.

Compensation

  • Average weekly pay: $1,680 gross per week
  • Base $.58 CPM practical miles with an average of 2,500 – 3,000 per week
    • Base includes $.10 per diem for tax benefits
    • All miles paid, loaded and unloaded
  • Additional Pay:
    • Detention Pay: ($15/hour after 2 hours)
    • Breakdown Pay: $100
  • Bonuses:
    • Safety and Performance Bonus: $.02 CPM paid monthly on all miles driven, as long as all safety criteria are met
    • Clean Inspection Bonus: $100, $125, $150 per inspection
    • Driver Referral Bonus: $1,000; $500 after 30 days and $500 after 90 days
  • Paid weekly via direct deposit

Benefits & Perks

  • Great company benefits, eligible after 60 days through Blue Cross Blue Shield:
    • Medical Insurance with tiers and additional company contribution based on number of dependents
    • Dental and Vision Insurance
    • $25,000 Life Insurance Policy – Free!
    • 401(k) with 3% company match; eligible after 60 days of service
    • 6 Paid Company Holidays
    • Paid Time Off (PTO): 5 vacation days and 5 PTO days are eligible after 1 year of service
  • Paid Orientation:
    • $50 Wal-Mart gift card
    • 1-day training required at Headquarters.  Drivers are reimbursed for travel expenses.
  • Perks:
    • 1 free truck wash per month
    • Free EZ Pass
  • Rider Program
    • Spouse or companion: 21 years or older
    • Pets: $500 security deposit required, which is deducted from driver pay at $50/week
  • Take The Truck Home Program (bobtail home or park at a secure location)

Home Time, Routes & Schedule

  • Home Time: Home every weekend!
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday or Saturday morning (on occasion);
  • Holiday City Route: Pre-planned routes.  Dedicated freight originating from Holiday City, OH, 3,000 miles round trip
  • Columbus/Cincinnati Route: Pre-planned routes.  Dedicated freight originating from Columbus or Cincinnati, OH area, 3,000 miles round trip
  • Level of Touch: No touch, some drop and hook

Local & Regional Equipment

  • Late model 2019 or newer Freightliner Cascadias
  • All automatic transmissions with a fridge, APU, inverter, dinette
  • Governed speed: 70 mph
  • Outward facing cameras
  • No slip seating

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 25 years of age
  • Drivers must have a valid CDL A license
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience with at least 1 year being within last 24 months
  • Must be capable of driving extended periods of time, up to the maximum allowable times, safely, under a variety of conditions, including night driving
  • No DUI/DWIs or reckless driving charges in the last 5 years
  • No more than 1 preventable DOT-reportable accident
  • Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
  • Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen
  • Hiring Radius: within 50 miles of Holiday City, OH
  • Hiring Radius: within 90 miles of Wilmington, OH

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Join the MNS1 Express Team!

MNS1 Express is hiring CDL A Dedicated Dry Van Driver in Holiday City, OH and Columbus/Cincinnati, OH. Join their team!

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What to Know as a Dedicated Truck Driver

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For many dedicated truck drivers, the job is part truck driving expert and part customer service guru. In trucking, a dedicated driver is more than someone who is loyal to their job. Dedicated drivers are a specific route designation. Sisbroinic.com clarifies that dedicated positions are “when a driver operates in a specific area, delivering freight to the same customer on a set schedule.” Essentially, a dedicated truck driver can expect to work closely with the same customers on a route and schedule that will not change frequently. The level of interaction with the customer may vary based on the position, but your route will be consistent. The nature of dedicated trucking jobs means that they are often (but not always!) centered in urban areas.

Home Time

One of the big advantages of being a dedicated truck driver is consistency in many areas of your job. That includes more consistent home time. Many dedicated drivers are home multiple times a week and sometimes daily. Unlike regional drivers, dedicated drivers don’t always stay within a specific regional geography. That said, like regional drivers, many dedicated drivers are home regularly.

Even better, because routes are relatively set, dedicated drivers are more likely to have a schedule that doesn’t change a lot. Once you’re assigned a shift as a dedicated driver, the assumption is that you will keep working with that customer indefinitely. So, dedicated drivers often get frequent home time and a schedule that they can plan around. Bring on the birthday parties and weekend plans!

Route Predictability

Route consistency is one of the top perks for dedicated trucking jobs. Once you have an established group of customers, dedicated drivers drive the same route. This means you can get very efficient in your workload. There may still be delays because of weather, construction, or other surprises, but you’ll always know where you’re going. 

Azricam, Dedicated Driver for J.B. Hunt

Azricam, Dedicated Driver for J.B. Hunt

Azricam, a dedicated truck driver for J.B. Hunt shared this advice for dedicated truck drivers on how to make the most of the job both on and off the clock.

“Some basic advice of always having food and water in the truck, make sure the bed is comfortable, and (as a gamer) have some stuff to preoccupy you while you’re not driving. I have the Nvidia GeForce app so I can play my games on my phone. Also, get a decent dash cam, it’ll save you lots of hassle because the company dash cams are not the greatest,” shared Azricam.

For some drivers, dedicated trucking sounds like a dream job. But, if reading this makes you fall asleep at the wheel from boredom, OTR trucking might be a better fit for you. The trucking industry has enough variety that there are jobs that appeal to just about everyone.

Solid Relationships

If you’re on a dedicated route, customer relationships are a top priority. Being polite to customers is always a job expectation. It becomes even more critical when you will see that customer regularly! In many cases, dedicated routes are a great opportunity to show off strong customer service skills and build rapport.

Even if you haul no touch freight and don’t speak with the customer regularly, dedicated drivers need to prioritize the customer through timely, reliable deliveries.

For that customer, you are the face of your company. They see you regularly. As a result, they will be more comfortable sharing praise and areas of improvement as they get to know you. If you are a people person and enjoy getting to know people on the job, dedicated routes are a great choice.

How to Become a Dedicated Truck Driver

Like most trucking jobs, the first step to becoming a dedicated truck driver is a CDL license. Once you have your license, consider getting some experience under your belt before applying to dedicated trucking jobs. It is possible to find a dedicated job as either a new or experienced driver, but some companies prefer at least one year of OTR driving experience. Once you have some experience, make sure to find the right company for you. Since you will be working closely with customers, find a company that matches your expectations and work preferences.

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Job of the Day: KimChris Xpress Transport

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Today’s Job of the Day is from KimChris Xpress Transport

KimChris Xpress Transport is now hiring CDL A Regional Dedicated Dry Van Drivers to join their Cleveland-based team in South Euclid, North Randall, and Twinsburg. This position will haul dedicated freight for Amazon up to 500 miles per day and home every other night. KimChris Xpress Transport is a family-owned and operated company headquartered in Ontario, Ohio. They are a local leader in dedicated supply chain solutions. From its reliable fleet to its experienced team, KimChris Xpress Transport is committed to exceeding customer expectations.

Why Choose KimChris Xpress?

  • Competitive pay and bonus structure
  • Dedicated, predictable range & schedule
  • Locally owned & operated by former truck driver

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Drivers earn a flat weekly rate for completing 3 round trip loads, specifically $1,100 for the first 90 days; $1,200 after 90 days and $1,300 after 18 months. While volumes have been consistent, in the unlikely event that load availability drops below 3 or the driver requests less than 3 loads, drivers will be paid per mile, specifically $.45 CPM for the first 90 days; $.50 after 90 days.
  • 3 consistent loads per week
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus ($250 paid out at date of hire, $250 paid out once they hit 90 days)
  • $50 Clean Inspection Bonus
  • Great company benefits including after 90 days:
    • Medical, Prescription Drug paid 100% by employee
    • Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance paid 100% by employer
  • Paid Vacation
  • Free Gas Cards
  • 401(k) with employer matching after 2 years

Routes & Schedule:

  • 3 weekly round trips originating from their Bedford, OH yard
  • Home every other night
  • We run in the following states: IN, IL, MI, KY, VA, NJ, NY, PA, MD
  • One of your breaks can be a 34-hour reset at home
  • No slip seating
  • Drivers average 2500-3000 miles/week
  • 95% drop and hook

Equipment:

  • 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadias, Peterbilts, & Prostars
  • Outward-facing cameras
  • 68 mph governed speed
  • Toll pass provided

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year CDL Class A tractor-trailer driving experience
  • Must have a safe driving record with no major violations on MVR
  • Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen
  • Must be able to pass DOT physical
  • Driver should live within 50 miles of Bedford

Join the KimChris Xpress Transport Team

KimChris Xpress Transport is now hiring CDL A Regional Dedicated Dry Van Drivers to join their Cleveland-based team in South Euclid, OH; North Randall, OH; and Twinsburg, OH.

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