CDL-A Route Driver - Safe, On-Time Hauls

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Route Driver to operate a semi-truck or vacuum truck for collecting animal byproducts from customer locations. Duties include inspecting material, loading grease containers where required, and maintaining accurate DOT logs and route paperwork.

Qualified candidates will hold CDL A (or CDL B depending on route), tanker endorsements, and a clean MVR with Clearinghouse registration. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and timely route execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old with clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• CDL A with tanker endorsements (route dependent).
• CDL B license holder (dependent on route).
• Must be registered on the Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Collects and inspects raw material at pickup for foreign or hazardous material at customer location.
• Depending on plant location, may pump or load grease containers and ensure container cleanliness.
• Maintains the Electronic DOT log.
• Provides customer with receipt and obtains management signature.
• Maintains and operates company vehicle following safety rules and regulations.
• Performs daily vehicle condition reports and safety checks.
• Completes route tickets and required paperwork daily.
• Maintains excellent customer relations with professional service.
• Attends safety meetings and may serve on Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A

CDL B

Tank endorsements

Clean MVR

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Route Driver to operate a semi-truck or vacuum truck for collecting animal byproducts from customer locations. Duties include inspecting material, loading grease containers where required, and maintaining accurate DOT logs and route paperwork.

Qualified candidates will hold CDL A (or CDL B depending on route), tanker endorsements, and a clean MVR with Clearinghouse registration. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and timely route execution.