Semi Truck Driver

Central Farm Service (CFS); Trade (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / Dental / Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Pension plan

401(k) with matching

Clothing and Boot program

Job summary

Central Farm Service (CFS) in Tennessee seeks a full-time driver to deliver and pick up commodities from specified locations, ensuring timely paperwork and excellent customer service. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, DOT medical certification, and a clean driving record.

Endorsements may be needed; one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, performing pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and

Qualifications

• Maintain a valid Class A CDL.
• Maintain required DOT medical certificate.
• Be able to obtain CDL endorsements as necessary.
• Maintain insurability requirements per insurance guidelines.
• One-year relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product to and pick up product from specified locations.
• Complete all paperwork and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain good customer relations during pickups and deliveries.
• Comply with DOT and OSHA safety regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report maintenance items.
• Keep equipment in good, clean condition and appearance.
• Represent CFS professionally at all times.
• Follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

DOT medical certification

CDL endorsements as needed

Clean driving record

One-year relevant experience

Job description

Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deliver product to and pick up product from specified locations
• Ensure all paperwork is properly completed and submitted to your supervisor in a timely manner
• Ensure pickup/deliveries are performed in such a manner as to maintain good customer relations
• Comply with all federal and state Department of Transportation regulations and strive for excellent Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) scores
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Report all maintenance items to supervisor
• Maintain equipment in operational and cleanly appearances at all times
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance.
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

Description

Position Objective: In this job, the team member will pick up and deliver commodities and products in a manner that will optimize efficiencies and result in outstanding customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deliver product to and pick up product from specified locations
• Ensure all paperwork is properly completed and submitted to your supervisor in a timely manner
• Ensure pickup/deliveries are performed in such a manner as to maintain good customer relations
• Comply with all federal and state Department of Transportation regulations and strive for excellent Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) scores
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Report all maintenance items to supervisor
• Maintain equipment in operational and cleanly appearances at all times
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance.
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

Requirements

Licensing, Certification and Qualification

• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Maintain required Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification
• Be able to obtain endorsements to the CDL as necessary
• Maintain insurability requirements in accordance with property and casualty insurance guidelines
• One-year relevant experience or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Working Environment

Will be subject to outdoor temperature fluctuations, bouncing or jolting and dust. Expected number of loads hauled per day can vary with increased number and weekend work during peak seasons.

Physical Demands

Able to lift and carry up to 50-75 pounds; climb ladders and steps; reach above, below and at shoulder level; work on or with moving machinery; have full use of arms, hands, legs; have good finger dexterity; subject to twisting motions when cranking roll tarps/hopper bottom; subject to pounding motions when pounding product out of trailer

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every activity, duty or responsibility required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties related to the successful performance of this job.

CFS Offers An Excellent Benefit Package

• Health- with company HSA contribution, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Clothing and Boot program

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Description

$50,000 - $55,000 Yearly