Local Drivers

Job Description

Providing service in our local division, delivering multi stop loads within 120-mile radius of Florence, NJ. Home daily and off weekends!

Key Points

• Drivers average up to $75,000 yearly 
• Hourly pay & overtime over 40hrs 
• Home daily /off on weekends 
• Paid weekly – W2 position – No Touch 
• $3000 sign on bonus  
• Competitive benefits
• We offer Kenworth T 680’s & Freightliners – Manuel & Automatics -Governed @ 72 mph – APUs/Inverters, Refrigerator, TV (DirecTV), Sirius XM Radio, Microwave

Pay & Benefits

PINNACLE FREIGHT DRIVER SIGN-ON BONUS

We show our appreciation to our new drivers by offering a $3000 Sign On bonus that is paid up within 90 days of your start date.

• $1,000 After 30 Days of Employment
• $1,000 After 60 Days of Employment
• $1,000 After 90 Days of Employment

MEDICAL BENEFITS

EFFECTIVE 1ST DAY OF MONTH FOLLOWING HIRE

DENTAL AND VISION

401K RETIREMENT PLAN

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

$25,000 LIFE INSURANCE PAID AT NO COST TO YOU!

HOLIDAY AND VACATION PAY

Pinnacle understands that home time with family and loved ones is important and we make every effort to compensate our drivers to take the time they need to relax and unwind.

PAID HOLIDAYS

7 Holidays per calendar year. Paid at the rate of 8 hours per day at your existing hourly rate.

PAID VACATION

Vacations are paid at 50 hours per week at your existing hourly rate.

• AFTER ONE YEAR -1 WEEK
• AFTER TWO YEARS -2 WEEKS
• AFTER 5 YEARS – 3 WEEKS
• AFTER 10 YEARS – 4 WEEKS

Unused vacation can be rolled over to the following year (max. 20 days)

YOUR TRUCK

Safety and comfort are paramount here at Pinnacle and we want our drivers to be safe and enjoy their time on the road. We offer late-model tractors for our drivers.

• Free Microwave
• Free TV with DirecTV Now hook up
• Free Planet Fitness membership
• Free Sirius/XM Radio

PAID PERSONAL TIME

3 days per year. Paid at the rate of 10 hours per day at your existing hourly rate. Eligible for personal days beginning January 1st AFTER your first full year of employment

Qualifications

• Providing service in our local division, delivering multi stop loads within 120-mile radius of Florence, NJ. Home daily and off weekends!
• Current Class A CDL with HAZMAT and Tanker Endorsement
• Minimum Age – 23 Years
• 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
• No more than (2) convictions for moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past (3) years
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screen
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to represent Pinnacle in a positive, professional manner
• Ability to meet all Federal, State, Local and Company requirements

Responsibilities

Providing service in our local division, delivering multi stop loads within 120-mile radius of Florence, NJ. Home daily and off weekends!

BONUS PAY

At Pinnacle we reward drivers that follow our strict guidelines for safety and policy.

• Clean Roadside Inspection
• CSA BONUS

LEVEL I INSPECTION

This inspection includes examination of documents the driver is required to carry and a detailed vehicle inspection. 

Clean Inspection $175.00

LEVEL II INSPECTION

This is the Walk-around Driver/Vehicle Inspection.  It includes an examination of the driver’s documents and vehicle inspection items that can be inspected without physically getting under the vehicle.

Clean Inspection $100.00

LEVEL III INSPECTION

This is a Driver Only Inspection.  It involves checking the documents and items related to the driver only. 

Clean Inspection $50.00

SAFETY BONUS

In addition to the CSA Bonus we include an additional Safety Bonus that could reward a safe driver up to $2,000 per year in bonus pay. Drivers will be evaluated quarterly for such criteria as mandatory safety meetings, complete and accurate paperwork, pre and post-trip reports, truck and trailer maintenance, violations and citations, motorist complaints, Federal DOT violations or accidents or work-related injuries.

 

REFERRAL BONUS

We encourage our drivers to invite other drivers to join our company. If you recommend a new hire we will pay you $1,000 after 30 days of successful employment with us.