Live Haul Driver

About the Role

Be a vital link in the supply chain that keeps operations moving. As a Live Haul Driver, you will transport live chickens from poultry farms to the processing plant using a tractor trailer, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, humanely, and within required timeframes. Your attention to animal welfare, safe driving practices, and reliability will directly support farm partners and plant operations. This role is ideal for safety-focused drivers who take pride in professional service and play an essential role in the production process.

Perdue Transportation Inc. (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers. All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day. Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Make pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck and trailer and fill out DOT inspection forms at the end of each trip.
• Drive to and from farms, making 1 to 4 trips day and night with a driving range of 30 minutes to 4 hours without a stop.
• Carry cover during winter and assist with covering load when temperature is below 30 degrees.
• Cross scale with tractor and trailer before going to farms and when returning, fill trucks with fuel before scaling the full load.
• Secure empty modulars before leaving plant and ensure full modulars are secured before returning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years’ experience driving tractor-trailers.
• Class A CDL license.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed outdoors and in poultry house environments with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, odors, noise, and uneven or muddy terrain.
• Position requires extended sitting, frequent climbing, bending, and walking on uneven surfaces, with the ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Must be able to safely operate a commercial vehicle while following all safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols.

Pay

This position is a piece-rate role paid $32.25 per hour, with guaranteed minimum wage laws applying. Annual bonus (variable depending on performance) as well as overtime may be available.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx coverage
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off