Class A CDL Truck Driver

Livestock Nutrition Center•Gonzales, TX

25d

About The Position

Livestock Nutrition Center is seeking qualified drivers with a Class A CDL to operate heavy trucks and trailers, bobtail feed trucks, and pickups with trailers. The role delivers bulk feed, bagged feed, and/or feed supplements, and transports finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants, retail locations, and distribution centers. Most customers are within a 200-mile radius, and drivers are home every night. The driver represents LNC to customers and is responsible for maintaining customer relationships while providing safe, professional service. Drivers follow delivery instructions, place feed where directed when it is safe to do so, collect payment when needed, maintain required vehicle and driver records, and comply with applicable regulations and company safety procedures. Full-time employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Proven work experience as a truck driver.
Current and valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
At least 21 years old.
Physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle, with sufficient health and agility to climb ladders to unload feed and check customer bins and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate the type of commercial motor vehicle the driver intends to operate and maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software, such as electronic logs and GPS.
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck-driving rules and regulations.
Ability to adapt to unexpected situations, including traffic and weather conditions.
Ability to read and speak English.
No recent moving or driving violations and not disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
No serious traffic violations in the last three years; no more than three moving violations in the last three years or more than two moving violations in the last 12 months.
No more than one preventable accident involving bodily injury, fatality, or disabling vehicle damage requiring towing from the scene in the last three years.
Willingness to submit to background and drug checks and provide employment references.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating and seasonal basis.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of experience operating tractor/trailer equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely deliver livestock feed products as directed and collect payment for goods and delivery charges when needed.
Place delivered feed in the customer-directed location when the driver and supervisor judge it can be done safely.
Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants, retail locations, and distribution centers.
Maintain telephone or radio contact with the supervisor to receive instructions and provide updates.
Act professionally and courteously toward customers, coworkers, supervisors, and the public, and maintain customer relationships.
Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and monitor preventative maintenance needs.
Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
Maintain driver and truck logs in compliance with state and federal regulations, including work/rest periods, miles driven, and daily pre- and post-trip inspection documentation.
Plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
Comply with truck-driving rules and regulations and company policies and procedures.
Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions.
Report defects, accidents, and violations.
Follow safety requirements, policies, and procedures in the employee manual and safety meetings.
Maintain reliable, regular, on-time attendance.
Perform duties related to operating trailer hydraulic systems, setting up trucks and trailers for deliveries, providing customer service, and other duties assigned by management.