CDL Driver - Veteran Pathway

Job Details:

Your m ilitary experience is welcomed. Your l eadership experience is valued.

We are actively hiring CDL Driver s and encourag e U.S. military veterans to apply. If you have driven heavy equipment, diesel trucks, tractor trailers, fuel vehicles, tactical vehicles, or other commercial motor vehicle equivalents, your experience can translate directly into this role.

This r ole has been designated as a Veteran Priority posting in accordance with Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive priority consideration through an expedited review via our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visit ou r Veteran Recruitment Landing Pag e to learn more.

This requisition also serves as an active Veteran talent pipeline , allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.

What You’ll DoDrive and operate a tractor trailer combination while monitoring the temperature of a refrigerated trailer

Ensure all required shipping documentation, including manifests, security seal sheets, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, and related paperwork, is available for inspection and accompanies each shipment when delivered

Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver logs, fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law and company policy

Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures while complying with Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle

Represent Tyson Foods safely and professionally when interacting with customers and the public

Support transportation operations through Local, Regional, and Over-the-Road driving opportunities, depending on business needs and candidate qualifications

Consider Yard Driver opportunities when available to gain additional experience and build toward future CDL driving roles

Work Environment Tyson Foods maintains its own fleet of Volvo, Freightliner, and Kenworth trucks

Equipment is well maintained , with trucks no more than four years old Tyson Foods provides driver-focused equipment such as an APU, inverter, and refrigerator

Trucks are automatic transmission and governed at the posted speed limit, up to 70 mphWork may include Local, Regional, Over-the-Road, or Yard Driver assignments depending on location, business needs, and experience level

Drivers may operate in a variety of settings, including highways, customer locations, distribution centers, terminals, truck yards, and loading dock areas

Work may include extended periods of driving, sitting, backing, coupling, uncoupling, inspecting equipment, and entering or exiting the tractor

Drivers may work around refrigerated trailers, moving equipment, shipping areas, and changing weather or road conditions

Safe driving, defensive driving, trip planning, communication, accurate documentation, and compliance with DOT and company requirements are essential

How Military Experience Fits Your military experience may be considered in lieu of some civilian experience requirements outlined below . Your Military driving experience will be considered when calculating compensation . The following are shown for guidance only as potential roles that would translate well to CDL driving opportunities . Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.

Motor Transport Operators, Vehicle Operators, or Motor Vehicle Operators Tactical vehicle, tractor trailer, heavy truck, or fuel vehicle drivers

Convoy drivers, convoy leaders, transportation section leaders, or dispatch support personnel

Petroleum, oil, lubricant, or fuel distribution personnel with heavy vehicle operating experience

Equipment Operators who have operated heavy wheeled vehicles, construction equipment, or transport vehicles

Logistics , supply, movement control, or transportation personnel with documented vehicle operation responsibilities

Service members who held a military driver’s license or operated vehicles comparable to commercial motor vehicles

Military personnel with…