Route Relief Driver - Delivery Driver - Full time - Class A CDL

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Holland (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy in Holland, IN is seeking a Route Relief Driver with a Class A CDL to deliver dairy products to customers and distribution locations. This full-time role offers home daily schedules and a 45‑hour guaranteed pay, with start times varying by route.

Responsibilities include learning routes, logging daily activities, loading/unloading when required, and maintaining safety and DOT compliance. You will use GPS for efficient routing and maintain strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required
• No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years
• Must pass physical and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Deliver Prairie Farms products to customers and distribution locations
• Learn routes and cover when other drivers are out
• Complete a daily truck log as needed
• Load and unload dairy products at the plant if needed
• Use a hand truck or dolly
• Understand route and required paperwork
• Utilize GPS for efficient, safe routing
• Build a good relationship with customers, other drivers and vendors
• Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately
• Coordinate truck repairs as needed
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before driving on a route

Skills

CDL Class A

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

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Route Relief Driver - Delivery Driver - Full time - Class A CDL

Full Time Operative Holland, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 12651

Salary Range: $26.98 To $27.98 Hourly

Prairie Farms Dairy is one of the nation's largest producers of high-quality dairy products with over 75 years of farm-to-family tradition throughout the Midwest. This is your opportunity to join a great organization with a focus on high quality products and customer service.

Selected Candidate will be responsible for delivering Prairie Farms products to a variety of customers and distribution locations.

Full-time position. Start time varies according to route.

Home daily - this is not an over the road position.

45 hr guarantee pay

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possess a CDL Class A Driver’s License
• Learn all routes in order to help and run when driver is out
• Comply with Department of Transportation and in-house rules and regulations
• Complete a daily truck log as needed
• Pick up and deliver dairy products to and/or from customers
• Loads and unloads dairy products at the plant if needed
• Uses a hand truck or dolly
• Understand the route and required paperwork
• Utilizes GPS unit to calculate the most efficient and safest route, if needed
• Creates a good relationship with customers, other drivers and vendors
• Observes and reports equipment or mechanical failures immediately
• Coordinates truck repair as needed
• Conducts daily inspections of the vehicle before driving on a route

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit in a truck for the duration of a shift. Must be able to push and/or pull 90 pounds and carry 50 pounds. Willing to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work/drive safely in extreme temperatures and conditions including hot, cold and all types of weather, including but not limited to sun, rain, sleet, snow and ice.
• Must keep work area and truck safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and perform basic mathematics. Must be able to follow plant and safety policies and procedures. Must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma/GED required
• No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years
• Must be able to pass physical and drug screen

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.