Truck Driver

Collabera; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a reliable Commercial Truck Driver in Longview, TX to transport live poultry from hatchery to farms and other locations. The role focuses on local routes with occasional longer trips, requiring a CDL and a safety-first mindset.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure loads, maintain records, and communicate with customers and hatchery teams. This is a direct-hire opportunity with benefits provided by the client, including medical insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL is required.
• Experience with tractor-trailer or commercial driving preferred.
• Ability to safely handle live poultry.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate rural and remote locations.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial tractor-trailer to transport live poultry.
• Load, unload, and safely handle live birds during transport.
• Monitor and care for poultry on the road.
• Drive primarily local routes, with occasional longer trips.
• Communicate professionally with customers, farms, and hatchery.
• Perform pre-trip and safety inspections.
• Secure loads and ensure safe transportation.
• Maintain trip, time, weight, and equipment records.
• Keep the truck clean and report maintenance issues.
• Follow DOT and company safety regulations.
• Work independently while staying connected to the transportation team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Tittle: Truck Driver
Location: Longview, TX
Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000 per annum

Job Summary:

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Commercial Truck Driver to transport live poultry from our hatchery to farms and other locations. This position involves primarily local driving, with occasional longer or out-of-state trips based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a commercial tractor-trailer to transport live poultry.
• Load, unload, and safely handle live birds during transportation.
• Monitor and properly care for poultry while on the road.
• Drive primarily local routes, including rural roads and remote farm locations.
• Communicate professionally with customers, farm personnel, and the hatchery team.
• Perform pre-trip and safety inspections before operating the vehicle.
• Properly secure loads and ensure safe transportation.
• Maintain accurate trip, time, weight, and equipment records.
• Keep the truck and equipment clean and report any maintenance or safety issues.
• Follow all DOT, company, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Work independently while staying in communication with the transportation team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Previous tractor-trailer or commercial driving experience preferred.
• Ability to safely handle and transport live poultry.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to navigate rural roads and remote locations.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.