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Local Driver

Job in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, 21801, USA
Listing for: Perdue Chicken
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation Logistics, Truck Driver, Delivery, CDL
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the private fleet for Perdue Foods. With a team of safety-minded, professional drivers, we’re delivering on the promise of customer service and reliability. PTI is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation.

Summary

Operate Tractor –Trailer combination between Company/Customer facilities, in order to pick up and deliver freight in a legal, safe, timely, and efficient manner. To include: drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading and unloading at various locations, as assigned. The expectation for this position is to start and end at their assigned domiciled plant, unless otherwise directed by management.

Driver is expected to perform above duties in a professional manner at all times as he/she is a representative of the Perdue Farms Brand.

This position is a piece rate position and is paid $ .65 per mile completed. Annual bonus (variable depending on performance) as well as overtime may be available.

In addition to wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Maneuver and deliver/backhaul truck loads of product and materials to plants, customers, and distributors as assigned.
  • Observe and maintain all Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). regarding hours of service, log book, vehicle inspections, load inspections, and securing load. To include utilizing electronic logging device (paper logs when needed), on board vehicle tracking system in efficient manner.
  • Operate a tractor and trailer in a legal/safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies. To include the utilization of all on board safety features.
  • Complete and submit all Company paperwork to include but not limited to manifest, bill of lading, proof of delivery pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
  • As assigned, the physical process of loading and unloading of product may be required.
  • Responsible for seal integrity and the reporting of an accurate /verified case count and condition of product during deliveries.
  • Minimum Education

    Valid Class A CDL License

    High School Graduate or GED

    Experience Requirements

    Minimum Two years over the road Tractor/Trailer driving experience with trailers preferred.

    One Year over the road driving experience with degree from accredited driving school.

    Experience Preferred

    Strong communication skills.

    Environmental Factors and

    Physical Requirements
  • Able to drive a tractor with a trailer.
  • Able to remain seated for extended periods of time up to the limits established by DOT regulations.
  • Able to withstand bouncing and vibration from truck and road conditions.
  • Able to lift boxes up to 100 pounds to load/unload products.
  • Exposed to fuel and oil spills.
  • Exposed to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0-100%) and noise (50db to 100db)
  • Required to travel to customers, distributors, plant facilities and other remote locations and will remain away from for home for extended periods of time up to 5
    -7 days.
  • Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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