Local Driver

Perdue Farms • Salisbury, MD

367d

About The Position

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the private fleet for Perdue Foods. With a team of safety-minded, professional drivers, we're delivering on the promise of customer service and reliability. PTI is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. The position involves operating a tractor-trailer combination between Company/Customer facilities to pick up and deliver freight in a legal, safe, timely, and efficient manner. This includes dropping, hooking, spotting, or otherwise interchanging equipment for loading and unloading at various locations as assigned. The expectation for this position is to start and end at their assigned domiciled plant unless otherwise directed by management. The driver is expected to perform these duties in a professional manner at all times as they represent the Perdue Farms Brand.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL License
• High School Graduate or GED
• Minimum Two years over the road Tractor/Trailer driving experience with trailers preferred.
• One Year over the road driving experience with degree from accredited driving school.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver and deliver/backhaul truck loads of product and materials to plants, customers, and distributors as assigned.
• Observe and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements regarding hours of service, log book, vehicle inspections, load inspections, and securing load.
• Operate a tractor and trailer in a legal/safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies.
• Complete and submit all Company paperwork including manifest, bill of lading, proof of delivery pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
• As assigned, perform the physical process of loading and unloading of product.
• Responsible for seal integrity and reporting of an accurate/verified case count and condition of product during deliveries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED