Lead Driver - (nights)

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Employer Match

Vacation 144 hours first year

Return home daily

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) invites qualified CDL-A drivers to join our team transporting raw milk from farms to processing plants. You will operate insulated tank trailers, perform quality checks, and follow DFA safety policies.

This role emphasizes reliable, professional service and daily home time where possible. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k match, generous vacation, and strong support from a farmer-owned cooperative.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license with Double/Triple endorsements, tanker endorsement preferred.
• Experience operating insulated tank trailers for raw milk is a plus.
• Must meet DOT requirements and clean MVR/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and DFA safety policies.
• Conduct quality checks and measure milk loaded into trailers.
• Maintain positive communications with supervisors, producers and customers.
• Return home daily when on duty.

Skills

CDL-A driver

DOT compliance

Positive communication

Safety policies adherence

Education

High school or equivalent

Diploma or GED

1 year CDL driving experience

Job description

Join our CDL-A driver team "We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.

General Purpose

Safely and efficiently operate Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) insulated tank trailers to transport raw milk from farm or depot to plant. Drive over a variety of streets, highways and rural access roads. The driver must follow the dispatch schedule and directions from dispatch and location supervisory personnel.

Drivers are required to take quality and control samples at farm, measure the milk loaded into trailers, and minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to maintain positive communications with their supervisors, while representing the DFA values in a positive and professional manner.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Generous vacation (144 hours 1st Year)
• Return home daily

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safety policies
• Some strenuous work involving lifting, connecting hoses, disconnecting hoses
• Ladder climbing to access the top of tank trailers and farm tanks
• Hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers
• Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees
• Represents DFA positively and professionally in our communities

Licensing and Certification

• Class A CDL in state of residence
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent preferred
• Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 year of experience for CDL driving
• Tractor/trailer: 1 year (Required )

• Must have a current CDL (Class A) with Doubles/Triples in state of residence
• Must meet clean driving record (MVR) and pre-employment background requirements
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• An acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required and must have a minimum of 1-year recent tractor/trailer experience
• Must meet all DOT requirements

DFA will not consider applicants who have incurred a DUI related conviction during the 7-year period preceding the date of application.

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