CDL A Driver - Live Haul

Your Opportunity

Compensation: Live Haul Driver’s average after training: $85,000/yearly

CDL training program for Drivers with a CDL Class A with 1 year of commercial driving experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a 5–7 week training program.
• Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, or loading and unloading with animal welfare being the foremost concern.
• Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Report all accidents promptly through proper authorities.
• Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Current Class A CDL.
• Previous driving experience required.
• At least 21 years old.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Hook up trailer to tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
• Roll up and down landing gear that can require use of two hands and upper torso when on ground and one when gear clears the ground.
• Operate a manual transmission tractor.
• During pre-trip of equipment, be able to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through pre-trip.
• Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
• Get in and out of cab in tight places such as fuel islands.
• Move upper torso when backing may require leaning out of window to see blind spot and/or mirrors.
• Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Read and understand the Smithfield emergency notification process, knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency.

Relocation package available.