Job Title:Company Driver Solo, Company Driver Team

Hiring Positions:

• Company Driver Solo,
• Company Driver Team

Hiring States:

• AL,
• AR,
• AZ,
• CO,
• CT,
• DC,
• DE,
• FL,
• GA,
• IA,
• ID,
• IL,
• IN,
• KS,
• KY,
• LA,
• MA,
• MD,
• MI,
• MN,
• MO,
• MS,
• NC,
• NE,
• NH,
• NJ,
• NM,
• NV,
• NY,
• OH,
• OK,
• PA,
• RI,
• SC,
• SD,
• TN,
• TX,
• UT,
• VA,
• VT,
• WA,
• WI,
• WV

Job Overview

Palmentere Brothers Cartage Service, Inc. is both a common carrier and contract carrier over irregular routes. transporting general commodities (except Class A and B explosives, household goods and commodities in bulk) between points in the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii).

Large grocery companies are our specialty. We have an excellent track record serving shippers and receivers of refrigerated and dry freight who demand perfection.

We specialize in transporting temperature-controlled products. This includes fresh produce and frozen foods, cheese and dairy products, candy, fresh and frozen meats, health care products, and the many related ingredients used in the manufacturing of these items. We also transport deep frozen products such as ice cream and frozen novelties that require temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Although transporting temperature-controlled products is a majority of our business, we also handle other time-sensitive products, including retail store merchandise, advertising supplements for magazines and newspapers, paper products. Our organization has been designed for shippers who demand quality. Drivers check call on a daily basis, which enables us to track our loads accurately and allow us to communicate any changes in the status of the load to the driver on a timely basis. Whenever you need to know the current location of your merchandise, our Central Dispatch can inform you from their daily communication with our drivers. Each truck is also equipped with satellite tracking.

Driver Pay:

Over the Road Division:
-$.33 - $.35 per mile---$.07 per diem (non-taxable wages) based on experience
-$20.00 pick/drop pay
-Average miles 2800-3100 per week
-Paid Vacation-one week after 1 year
-Home time - 1 day for every 7 out

Midwest/Southwest Regional:
-$.30 per mile---$.07 of $.30 per diem (non-taxable wages)
-$20.00 pick/drop pay
-Average miles 2700-3100 per week
-Regional States-Between PA and Denver, CO & all areas North & South
-Paid Vacation-one week after 1 year
-Home Time-1 day for every 7 out

Southeast Kansas Divison:
-$.28 per mile--.07 of $.28 per diem(non-taxable wages)
-$10.00 pick/drop pay
-Average miles 2800-3200
-KS, MO, AR, TX, TN, IL, IA, OK, MS, NE, NM
-Paid Vacation-one week after 1 year
-Home time - At least 3 weekends per month (Must live within 100 miles of 69 Highway South from Kansas City to Miami, OK

Staff

Palmentere Brothers has built an experienced staff of professionals with many years in the trucking business. All of our dispatch staff have many years' experience working with service-oriented customers that demand on-time deliveries and timely load-tracking capabilities. There is a dispatcher on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All of our drivers must have at least one year verifiable experience and are given additional training in cargo management before they are dispatched with their first load. We also have an ongoing driver training program which focuses on safe operations, cargo management, and customer relations.

Equipment

- All tractors are 2004 & Newer
- Kenworth T2000's and T600's
- Freightliner
- Satelite Communication is Peoplenet, similar to Qualcomm.

Payment Options:

• Paid Weekly ,
• Direct Deposit Available ,
• Retirement Plan / 401k ,
• Lay Over Pay ,
• Deadhead Pay ,
• Stop off Pay ,
• Vacation Pay ,

Other Benefits:

• 100% No-Touch Freight: ,
• Home Time Offered: ,
• Lease Purchase Program ,
• Assigned Equipment ,
• 24/7 Dispatch Available ,
• Base Plate & Permits ,
• Passenger Program ,
• Pet Policy ,
• Health,
• Dental,
• Vision Plan,
• Life,
• Est. Miles A Week: 3,251 - 3,500,
• Orientation Length: 2 days ,
• Satellite Communications: 9

General Information about Palmentere Bros Cartage Service Inc.
Established in: 1975 (34 years ago)
Type of Company: Private
Number of employees: 100 - 249
Number of company trucks: 100 - 249
Number of trucking owner operators: 0

About Palmentere Bros Cartage Service Inc.:

Family run Trucking company that has been in business for 30 years. Looking for experienced drivers who know what on time deliveries is and takes pride in their jobs. If you are at least 25, have 2 years experience call us. 800-279-4403 ext 318

Palmentere Bros Cartage Service Inc. Terminal Locations:

• Kansas City, MO

Truck Driver Requirements

• Minimum Age: 25
• License Classes: A
• OTR Exp: 2 Years
• Local Exp: 2 Years
• Endorsements Required: None

Equipment Experience Accepted:

• DryBox
• Reefer
• Household

Violations Accepted:

• DUI Policy: Must be before Nov 20, 2002
• Felony Policy: Must be before Nov 20, 2009
• Moving Violations: 2
• Reckless Driving Violations: 0
• Preventable Accidents: 1