CDL A Driver - Market Haul

Driver – CDL Class A:
This role involves operating heavy tractor‑trailer equipment to transport feed and livestock in compliance with DOT and company safety protocols. The position requires completion of a 5‑7 week CDL training program and adherence to animal welfare standards.

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

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

• Lifting 50 pounds.
• Hooking up trailer to tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hooking up airlines.
• Operating a manual transmission tractor.
• Pre‑trip inspections; climbing into engine area; bending, stooping, and crawling to complete pre‑trip.
• Opening and closing trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
• Entering and exiting the cab in tight spaces such as fuel islands.
• Moving upper torso when backing; may require leaning out of the window to see blind spots and/or mirrors.
• Reporting problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Understanding Smithfield emergency notification process.

Relocation package available.

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