The second annual “Trucking Job Fair at Pocono Raceway Driven by Pennsylvania Turnpike” will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019. All applicants attending the job fair will receive a $10 lunch voucher and two complimentary Saturday General Admission Grandstand tickets, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Those attending will get to see the Pocono Green 250 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons NASCAR Xfinity Series race and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practices.
“We are pleased to partner again with the Pocono Raceway to host a regional job fair which assists in matching truckers with organizations looking for CDL drivers,” said Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission CEO, Mark Compton. “Almost 30 million trucks, and other commercial vehicles, travel the PA Turnpike each year. Trained, professional drivers enhance the safety of our roadway as they keep commerce moving across the state.”
The trucking job fair will take place inside Pocono Raceway’s Chalet Village, located behind the Grandstand and near the main gates, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. Those attending will be required to show their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) before entering the gates and can bring one additional guest. Their guest is not required to have a CDL. Those seeking training will have the opportunity to meet representatives from Northampton Community College & Lehigh Career & Technical Institute driver training programs. Admission to the job fair and parking is free.
“The trucking industry is vital to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania as nearly 90 percent of communities in our state depend exclusively on trucks to move their goods,” said Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Director of Communications, Brandon Moree. “Trucks are responsible for moving more than half a million tons of manufactured goods in the state every day and that’s only possible when our industry is fully staffed with safe, qualified drivers.”
Individuals driving a tractor trailer to this event, and during all NASCAR or INDYCAR weekend events, will be directed to the Drydene Tractor Trailer Parking Lot. Over 20 trucking companies seeking CDL drivers will attending, including: J.P. Mascaro & Sons, Calex, Carbon Express Inc., Champion Tire & Wheel, Inc., Cowan Systems LLC, Foley Incorporated, FTS & JPD, Gordon Food Services, H&K Group, Hunter Truck, JRCM Transportation, Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, McLane Distribution, Nagle Lines, Northampton Community College Driver Training, Penn Tank Lines, Penske Logistics, PGT Trucking, Road Scholar, US Xpress Inc., Venezia Transport and YCR Freight.
Additional details, including inquires for trucking companies looking to attend, can visit www.poconoraceway.com/trucking.
In 2019, Pocono Raceway will host two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, a NTT IndyCar Series race and The Great Pocono Raceway Air Show. One NASCAR Xfinity Series, one NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series and two ARCA Menards Series races are also on the ‘The Tricky Triangle’s’ calendar this summer. For tickets, visit www.poconoraceway.com or call 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929).
Note: Times, dates, events and driver lineup are subject to change without notice.
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