Truck Driver (Transportation) - Night Shift

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Ennis, TX

41d

About The Position

Freshpet is hiring two Truck Drivers to transport products to and from locations throughout Texas, within an approximately 100-mile radius. The position operates on a fixed rotational schedule and requires flexibility as the Ennis fleet starts up. Drivers operate a company commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds and must comply with company policies and applicable Department of Transportation regulations. The work week is Monday through Friday, with listed hours of 16:00–0:400.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A).
Clean driving record with no moving violations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Ability to work independently and be self-starting, disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
Skilled and confident driving, including maneuvering a tractor into loading and unloading positions.
Alert, focused, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of direction.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Flexibility to work with a fixed rotational schedule as the Ennis fleet starts up.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of proven commercial truck-driving experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and safely drive an assigned company commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds.
Transport pallets of goods and packages from their origin to assigned destinations.
Secure cargo inside the truck to prevent breakage or damage.
Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries.
Verify shipment contents against the manifest.
Follow predetermined routes and deliver shipments on time.
Inspect the company vehicle before and after each shift and keep it clean.
Notify the Transportation Supervisor/Manager about major maintenance or delivery issues.
Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs and track and report working hours.
Follow company rules and regulations, applicable traffic laws, road and weather conditions, and DOT regulations, prioritizing safety.