CDL A Truck Driver - Meridian

Job Title

We Haul Wholesome at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.

Competitive pay - shift differential, weekend premium, OT available

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Employer Match

Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)

Home daily

1AM-2AM start (day shift) available

Safely and efficiently operate Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) tank trailers to transport raw milk from farm or depot to 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, and minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times.

Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safety policies

Some strenuous work involving lifting, connecting hoses, disconnecting hoses

Ladder climbing to access the top of tank trailers and farm tanks

Hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers

Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees

Represents DFA positively and professionally

Must have a Class A CDL in state of residence

Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement and doubles/triples endorsement

No automatic restrictions

High school or equivalent preferred

CDL A driving: 1 year (Required)

Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements

Meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, pre-employment background requirements

At least 21 years of age

Ability to work independently

Read/write English and basic math skills

DFA will not consider applicants who have incurred a DUI related conviction during the 3-year period preceding the date of application.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans