Truck Driver (Transportation) - Night Shift

Freshpet; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking CDL-A truck drivers to transport pallets across Texas with a Monday–Friday workweek. The role requires a valid CDL-A, clean driving record, and 2+ years of commercial driving experience. Duties include safe operation, logkeeping, and ensuring secure, on-time deliveries within a ~100‑mile Texas radius from Ennis.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The Ennis fleet is starting up, with a fixed but flexible schedule to support startup operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A) required.
• 2+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and safely drive assigned commercial vehicle (GVW over 26,000 lbs).
• Transport pallets of goods and packages to assigned destinations.
• Ensure contents are secured inside the truck to prevent damage.
• Obtain signatures or scans to confirm deliveries with clients.
• Confirm shipment contents match the manifest.
• Maintain logs of driving hours and deliveries.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and safety rules.

Skills

CDL A driving

Safe driving

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

There are 2 positions: Truck Driver

The work week for these positions is: Monday - Friday

The work hours for these positions is are: 16:00 - 0:400

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

• Qualified with a CDL “A” to operate and safely drive your assigned commercial company vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 26,000 lbs.
• Transport pallet of goods and packages from place of origin to assigned destination
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with the clients
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
• Perform inspections of your company vehicle prior to and at the end of your shift
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Notify Transportation Supervisor/Manager of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions. Make safety a priority always.
• Comply with DOT regulations

How You Will Make an Impact

This team member will move product to and from various locations throughout Texas (approx. 100-mile radius). This position has a fixed rotational schedule but will need to be flexible as we are starting up our Ennis fleet.

What You Will Bring

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL “A”) required
• 2+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Skilled and confident driver
• Comfortable maneuvering tractor into loading and unloading positions
• Alert, focused and detailed oriented
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. at a time
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• Strong verbal communicator

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.