CDL-A Driver (Regional) - Kinston, NC

Smithfield Foods•Kinston, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated professional truck drivers for a regional CDL-A Driver position. Drivers will be assigned late model Freightliner tractors to pull 53’ reefer trailers, dispatching to company plants, distribution centers, and customer distribution centers. The role emphasizes safe driving, excellent customer service, and effective decision-making, offering a balance between work and life with competitive compensation and outstanding benefits. The position involves no-touch freight, minimal extra stops, and no backhauling through outside customers, with no travel to New York, New England, or western states. Full-serviced leased equipment is provided, and there is no slip seating.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
1-year CDL Class A driving tractor trailer or reefer experience required.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport and deliver freight over the road over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.
Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Represent the Company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Outstanding benefits that fit your way of life
Earning potential up to $100,000+ annually
Paid detention rate
Full serviced leased equipment
No slip seating
Option to enroll in our 401K plan
Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offered
Paid Days Off
Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs (out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers)
Be Well programs (tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost, tailored to Smithfield team, support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more)
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning (on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training)
Partnership with GUILD (tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs)
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program (financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner)
Relocation Package Available