Local CDL-A Truck Driver - Farm Haul - Home Daily

Job Description Dairy Farmers of America is Now Hiring CDL-A Farm Haul Truck Drivers in the Northeast! Earn $29 - $32 per Hour - Home Daily - Comprehensive BenefitsMust be Willing to Work Weekends & 12+ Hour Shifts Pay & Benefits: - Competitive pay: earn $29 - $32 per hour* - Weekend premium, OT available, and eligible for bonuses - Home daily - Medical, dental, & vision insurance - 401(k) with employer match - Paid orientation - Generous vacation: get 144 hours your 1st year - Paid holidays Schedule: - Rotating schedule - Must be willing to work weekends and 12+ hour shifts "We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - Apply Now! Job Summary: Safely and efficiently operate DFA tank trailers to transport raw milk from the farm or depot to the plant. Drive over a variety of streets, highways, and rural access roads. The driver must follow the dispatch schedule and directions from the driver supervisors. Drivers are required to take quality control samples at farms, measure the milk loaded into trailers, minimize the truck idle times, and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times. - Travel between multiple dairy farms to collect raw milk - Load milk from farm bulk tanks into the trailer using the provided equipment - Transport collected milk to processing plants for delivery - Drop and hook trailers (swap empty for pre-loaded trailers) - Follow all safety, quality, and handling procedures during pickup and transport - Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safety policies - Perform various physical tasks, including lifting, connecting and disconnecting hoses, climbing a ladder, and safely hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers - Verify proper documentation (Load number/Seal numbers/etc.) to validate load delivery and destination - Disassemble, clean, and reassemble trailer pumps to maintain proper cleanliness at a food-grade level - Always represents DFA positively and professionally during interactions with customers or regulatory personnel Requirements: - Valid Class A CDL in the state of residence - Must be at least 21 years of age - 1+ year CDL experience or FMCSA-approved driving school graduate - Tanker endorsement - or able to obtain - High School diploma or GED, preferred - Knowledge of DOT rules and safety regulations - Must meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, and pre-employment background requirements - Clear English communication (written and verbal) - Basic math and measurement skills - Must be able to work independently - Must be willing to work weekends and 12+ hour shifts About Dairy Farmers of America: Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation, and the future of family dairy. As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, DFA consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable, and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.. For more information, please visit dfamilk.com. "We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America, Join Our CDL-A OTR Team Today - Apply Now!*Pay based on locationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.