Class A CDL OTR Truck Driver

Position Summary

Livestock Nutrition Center, a leading regional feed manufacturer, is seeking a Class A CDL holder to join our team. This position involves operating heavy trucks and trailers to deliver bulk feed, bagged feed, and/or feed supplements to customers.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Safely deliver LNC livestock feed products to customers as directed and collect payment for goods delivered and delivery charges as needed.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions and communicate updates.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to customers, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues with an awareness of preventative maintenance.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies (such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water).
• Maintain driver and truck logs, in compliance with state and federal regulations, including work/rest periods and miles driven, as well as daily pre and post inspection documentation.
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Navigate rural, agricultural, and unpaved delivery locations, including farms, feed yards, and tight access points.
• Report defects, accidents or violations.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and safety meetings.
• Reliable, regular on-time attendance is required and essential to the operation of the LNC team.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including operating hydraulic systems, liftgates, pallet jacks, Moffett’s, Conestoga’s, and configuring trucks and trailers for delivery while providing excellent customer service.
• Properly tarp and secure all loads in compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of trucks, trailers, and delivery equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven work experience as a truck driver; Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation of tractor/trailer equipment.
• Possesses a current and valid Class A Commercial driver’s license.
• Ability to work weekends, on a rotating & seasonal basis.
• Ability to sleep in a sleeper tractor when required for multi-day delivery assignments.
• Physically qualified to drive a CMV, climb ladders to unload feed and check customer bins, regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs., and move 2,000-lb. feed pallets with a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Can safely operate the type of CMV the Driver intends to operate.
• Ability to maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (Electronic logs, GPS).
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, for example).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Can read and speak English.
• No recent moving or driving violations; Is not disqualified to drive a CMV.
• Must have no serious traffic violations in the last 3 years.
• Must have no more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years; or more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months.
• Must have no more than 1 preventable accident involving bodily injury, fatality or disabling damage to a vehicle requiring to be towed from the scene in the last 3 years.
• LNC may not consider any driver applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense involving a commercial vehicle.
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment references.