OTR Student CDL Driver

Tyson Foods; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated OTR Student CDL Drivers to join their team. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience with a certified driver trainer, ensuring safe and timely delivery of products across all 48 states. With a competitive compensation package that includes benefits like 401(k) matching and day-one medical coverage, this position is perfect for recent CDL graduates looking to kickstart their driving career. Join a company that values its drivers and offers support every step of the way.

Benefits

401(k) match

Day-one medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

Telemedicine

Paid time off

Parental leave

Free tuition

Professional development

Assigned trucks

Safety bonuses

Qualifications

• Must pass DOT urine and hair follicle test.
• No recent DUI/DWI convictions in a commercial or personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Transporting products safely and professionally.
• Ensuring all shipping documentation is available.
• Maintaining compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Skills

Driving and operating a tractor trailer

Monitoring temperature of refrigerated trailer

Ensuring compliance with shipping documentation

Maintaining records for compliance

Professional representation of the company

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Recent CDL school graduate

Military CDL graduate

Job description

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DESCRIPTION

If you're looking for consistent freight and flexible home time, then Tyson Foods just may be the company for you. Our CDL-A drivers are the face of Tyson Foods, a Fortune 100 company, and key contributors to our success. This OTR driver position is responsible for transporting Tyson Foods' products in a safe, professional and timely manner to our facilities, distribution centers and customers. This position delivers Tyson products to customers across all 48 states. Tyson offers a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package, benefits, 401K match, and paid holidays.

Job Description

This student driver position delivers Tyson products to customers with a certified driver trainer. The driver student will get hands-on experience to become a solo driver with Tyson Foods. This position requires working days and nights.

Tasks

• Driving and operating a tractor trailer combination while monitoring the temperature of a refrigerated trailer
• Ensuring all shipping documentation (manifest, security seal sheet, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills) is available for inspection and accompanies shipments upon delivery
• Maintaining records for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver's logs, fuel purchases, mileage, etc.
• Performing duties in accordance with company policies and regulations, and representing the company professionally to customers and the public

Job Requirements

Must pass a DOT urine and hair follicle test. Valid Class A CDL in your state, age 21 or older, recent CDL school graduate, military CDL graduate, or less than nine months of recent verifiable OTR experience. Able to pass D.O.T. physical, drug screening, and road test. Must reside in the defined hiring area, and meet Tyson's evaluation standards. No recent DUI/DWI convictions in a commercial or personal vehicle, and no positive D.O.T. drug/alcohol test in the past three years. Must meet minimum PSP report requirements.

Pay: $600 per week

Benefits include: 401(k) match, day-one medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, telemedicine, paid time off, parental leave, family support, free tuition, professional development, assigned trucks, drop pay, safety bonuses, no-touch freight, layover pay, cruise speed, and driver support.