Fleet Driver - Wichita, KS (Local) - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Smithfield Foods•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is hiring a local professional truck driver in Wichita, Kansas. Drivers operate late-model Freightliner tractors pulling 53-foot refrigerated trailers and are dispatched to company plants, company distribution centers, and customer distribution centers. The role emphasizes safe driving, customer service, and effective decision-making. Routes remain within a 300-mile radius, and drivers are home daily. Work is scheduled either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, with morning and evening shifts available. Shifts may be up to 12 hours per day. Drivers travel approximately 1,800–2,000 miles and handle 10 or more loads weekly. Freight is no-touch, with a mixture of drop-and-hook and live loading or unloading. Slip-seating in day cabs is required, and non-driving time is paid at a flat dollar rate. The position also includes additional duties under a weekly guarantee, such as trailer washouts, fueling, spotting, weighing, and reporting maintenance issues. Earning potential is up to $80,000 or more annually, plus paid time off. The listing offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, full-serviced leased equipment, an option to enroll in a 401(k), and medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
At least 1 year of Class A CDL tractor-trailer or reefer driving experience.
Ability to work well with others in a 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

Operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle in compliance with Department of Transportation and company standards.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Transport loads according to dispatch instructions while ensuring proper load security and biosecurity compliance.
Maintain accurate Hours of Service logs using an electronic logging device or paper logs when required.
Promptly report accidents, citations, and equipment defects.
Participate in scheduled driver safety meetings and required training programs.
Keep the assigned truck clean and report maintenance needs.
Perform additional duties, including trailer washouts, fueling, spotting, weighing, and reporting maintenance issues.