CDL-A Driver; Short Haul

A great job-and a great future‑awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

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.

• Schedule:
  
  Minimum 5 days/week (consistent scheduling on day or night shifts); option to voluntarily work 6th day if HOS eligible
• Mileage: 1,800–2,000 miles per week
• Loads: 10+ weekly, no touch freight—mixture of drop/hook and live load/unload
• Hours:
  
  Shift up to 12hrs/day
• Slip‑seating:
  Required/Day cabs
• Shifts:
  
  Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday
• Detention Pay: $25/hr after 2 hours
• Full serviced leased equipment
• Option to enroll in our 401K plan
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision benefits offered
• Paid Days Off

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in compliance with DOT and company standards.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and complete DVIRs daily.
• Transport loads according to dispatch instructions, ensuring proper load security and biosecurity compliance.
• Maintain accurate Hours of Service (HOS) logs via ELD or paper logs when required.
• Report all accidents, citations, and equipment defects promptly.
• Participate in scheduled driver safety meetings and required training programs.
• Keep assigned truck clean and report maintenance needs.
• Perform additional duties under weekly guarantee, including trailer washouts, fueling, spotting, weighing, and reporting maintenance issues.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 24 years of age.
• Have a Class A CDL license.
• Have a minimum of 3 years CDL Class A driving experience.
• No traffic citations within the last year.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

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Smithfield is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757‑357‑1595.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing