Regional CDL Driver — Safe, On-Time Deliveries

Perdue Farms; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Regional Driver to keep our transportation network moving, operating a tractor-trailer to pick up and deliver freight between company and customer locations. You will support drop-and-hook and live load/unload operations while upholding DOT regulations and Perdue standards.

This is a safety-minded, dependable role representing the Perdue Farms brand on the road and requiring travel away from home as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Minimum Two years over the road Tractor/Trailer driving experience with refrigerated trailers preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL License.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver and deliver/backhaul truckloads of product and materials to plants, customers, and distributors as assigned.
• Observe and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements regarding hours of service, logbook, vehicle inspections, load inspections, and securing load.
• To include utilizing electronic logging device (paper logs when needed), on board vehicle tracking system in efficient manner.
• Operate a tractor and trailer in a legal/safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies.
• To include the utilization of all on board safety features.
• Complete and submit all Company paperwork to include but not limited to manifest, bill of lading, proof of delivery pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
• As assigned, the physical process of loading and unloading of products may be required.
• Responsible for seal/ security (trailer locked) integrity and the reporting of an accurate /verified case count and condition of product during deliveries.
• Perdue Transportation may require the driver to transport a load that is not in the driver’s normal scope, i.e. location, schedule, or customer to meet business needs.

Skills

Two years OTR experience

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Valid Class A CDL License

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Regional Driver to keep our transportation network moving, operating a tractor-trailer to pick up and deliver freight between company and customer locations. You will support drop-and-hook and live load/unload operations while upholding DOT regulations and Perdue standards.

This is a safety-minded, dependable role representing the Perdue Farms brand on the road and requiring travel away from home as needed.