CDL Livestock Transport Driver — Weaned Pigs

Pipestone; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

PIPESTONE is hiring a Weaned Pig Transport Driver (CDL) to join our team. If you are a safety‑minded CDL professional who cares about animal welfare, this role offers meaningful work delivering healthy livestock and supporting producers across the region.

You will operate a semi‑trailer or gooseneck setup, perform pre‑trip inspections, load and transport weaned pigs, maintain proper ventilation and comfort, and follow DOT regulations and biosecurity protocols. Some overnight travel is required.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL required.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass MVR review.
• TQA Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Livestock transportation experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong commitment to safety, animal welfare, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a semi-trailer or pickup/gooseneck combination.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure equipment is road-ready.
• Load, transport, and unload weaned pigs according to industry standards.
• Maintain proper ventilation, bedding, and animal comfort during transport.
• Follow all DOT regulations, logging requirements, and biosecurity protocols.
• Wash and sanitize vehicles after each use to help prevent disease transfer.
• Work closely with producers and team members to ensure successful deliveries.

Skills

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

TQA Certification

Livestock transport experience

Safety and animal welfare

Customer service orientation

Job description

PIPESTONE is hiring a Weaned Pig Transport Driver (CDL) to join our team. If you are a safety‑minded CDL professional who cares about animal welfare, this role offers meaningful work delivering healthy livestock and supporting producers across the region.

You will operate a semi‑trailer or gooseneck setup, perform pre‑trip inspections, load and transport weaned pigs, maintain proper ventilation and comfort, and follow DOT regulations and biosecurity protocols. Some overnight travel is required.