Class A CDL Truck Driver

Livestock Nutrition Center; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Livestock Nutrition Center in Gonzales, TX is seeking an experienced Class A CDL driver to operate heavy trucks and trailers, delivering bulk and bagged feed to customers and maintaining strong customer relationships. Most routes are within a 200‑mile radius and drivers are home every night; safety, on‑time delivery, and professional conduct are essential.

Applicants must pass background and drug checks, be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends on a rotating basis; familiarity

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 2 years tractor/trailer operation experience.
• Weekend work on rotating basis.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Clean driving record with no CMV violations in recent years.
• Must read and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver livestock feed to customers safely as directed and collect payment when applicable.
• Place delivered feed in designated locations per customer instructions.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials between facilities.
• Maintain contact with supervisor for delivery instructions and updates.
• Uphold professional conduct with customers and coworkers.
• Inspect vehicle and trailer for safety issues and perform basic maintenance checks.
• Maintain compliant driver logs and pre/post trip inspections.
• Plan routes and adhere to delivery schedules.
• Follow truck driving rules, regulations, and company policies.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment as needed.
• Report defects or incidents promptly.
• Adhere to safety requirements and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties related to truck operation and customer service.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Class A CDL

Weekend availability

Physical fitness

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Route planning

Tools

Electronic logs

GPS

Job description

Job Location

Gonzales, TX 78629

Position Summary

Livestock Nutrition Center, a leading regional feed manufacturer, is looking for qualified candidates with a Class A CDL. This position will operate heavy trucks and trailers, bobtail feed trucks, and pickups with trailers to deliver bulk feed, bagged feed and/or feed supplements. The majority of our customers are within a 200‑mile radius of our location; drivers will be home every night.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Safely deliver LNC livestock feed products to customers as directed and collect payment for goods delivered and delivery charges as needed. In this role, the driver is the face of LNC to the customer and has responsibility for maintaining relationships with our customers.
• Safely place delivered feed in the appropriate location directed by the customer, assuming that may be accomplished safely in the judgment of the driver and driver’s supervisor.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions and communicate updates.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to customers, co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues with an awareness of preventative maintenance. Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Maintain driver and truck logs in compliance with state and federal regulations, including work/rest periods and miles driven, as well as daily pre and post inspection documentation.
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Report defects, accidents or violations.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and safety meetings.
• Reliable, regular on‑time attendance is required and essential to the operation of the LNC team.
• Perform other duties related to or including operating hydraulic systems on trailers, truck and trailer setup for appropriate delivery, delivering exceptional customer service, and any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven work experience as a truck driver; preferably a minimum of 2 years in the operation of tractor/trailer equipment.
• Possesses a current and valid Class A Commercial driver’s license.
• Ability to work weekends on a rotating and seasonal basis.
• Physically qualified to drive a CMV; adequate health and agility to climb up and down ladders to properly unload feed and check customer bins, and ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Can safely operate the type of CMV he or she intends to operate.
• Ability to maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic equipment and software (Electronic logs, GPS).
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations such as traffic or weather conditions.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Can read and speak English.
• No recent moving or driving violations; not disqualified to drive a CMV.
• No serious traffic violations in the last three years.
• No more than three moving violations in the last three years; or no more than two moving violations in the last 12 months.
• No more than one preventable accident involving bodily injury, fatality or disabling damage to a vehicle requiring towing in the last three years.
• LNC may not consider any driver applicant convicted of a criminal offense involving a commercial vehicle.
• Willing to submit to background and drug checks and provide employment references.

Benefits and Perks

• All full‑time employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package.