Class A Transport Driver

Dairy Farmers of America•Nashville, TN

3d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Purity Dairy is hiring dependable CDL-A delivery truck drivers to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload and deliver dairy products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Drivers build positive relationships with customers, learn their operations, and work to meet their needs and expectations. Purity Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products under regional brands and serves communities with products from its family farm-owners. The position uses activity-based pay, with an annual starting average of $70,000–$75,000. The schedule starts at 2 a.m. and runs until route completion. Drivers are off Saturdays and one other day during the week, and daily routes allow them to return home nightly.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 55 pounds.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required and occasional weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer.
Manually unload and deliver dairy products to customers on an assigned route schedule.
Build positive relationships with customers and become familiar with their operations to meet their needs and expectations.