CDL-A Driver (Regional) - Milan, MO

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values—gratitude, communication, respect and accountability—and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

About the role

As a professional truck driver with Smithfield Foods, you are assigned late model Freightliner tractors to pull 53’ reefer trailers and are dispatched to our plants, company distribution centers, and customer distribution centers. Safe driving, customer service, and effective decision making are key to success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver freight over the road over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Represent the Company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1-year CDL Class A driving tractor trailer or reefer experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Pay

Earning potential up to $100,000+ annually plus a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Paid detention rate.

Schedule

• Work schedules: 6 and 1, 6 and 2, 5 and 2 (Tues-Sat), (Sun-Thurs), (Sat-Wed).
• Anticipated home time is 2 days off per week (48 hours).
• Drivers in this fleet should average minimum 2,500+ miles per week.

Additional schedule details:

• No touch freight and no backhauling through outside customers.
• Less than 5% of shipments have extra stops.
• No travel to New York, New England or the western states.
• Full serviced leased equipment.
• No slip seating.

Benefits

• Option to enroll in our 401K plan.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offered.
• Paid Days Off.