CDL A OTR / Regional Driver Tractor Trailer

Company: Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI)
Location: Shepherdsville
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

CDL A OTR / Regional Driver Tractor Trailer


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 it's second century of growth and innovation.


Our drivers earn $.59 per mile and $12.65 per hour while on duty not driving.
That's an average of $85,000 or $0.84 per mile in the first year!

• NEW $5,100 Sign-On Bonus
  
• NEW $10,000 Yearly Incentive Bonus
  
• $85,000 Yearly - Paid All Hours
  
• Home Weekly / Weekends
  
• Full Benefits Package
  
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
    
  • Company Retirement Plan
    
  • Life Insurance
    
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
    
  • 401K Match
    
    
  • Up to date Equipment
    
  • No Touch/ Low Touch Freight
    
  • Paid Training
    
    
    Summary
    
    
    Operate Tractor Trailer combination between Company/Customer facilities, in order to pick up and deliver freight in a legal, safe, timely, and efficient manner to include drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading and unloading at various locations, as assigned. The expectation for this position, the driver will be away from home domicile for an extended period of time, unless otherwise directed by management. Driver is expected to perform above duties in a professional manner at all times as he/she is a representative of the Perdue Farms Brand.
    
    
    Call us at (877) 690-3751 for more information
    
    
    Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
    
    
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    • 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. To include utilizing electronic logging device (paper logs when needed), on board vehicle tracking system in efficient manner.
      
    • Operate a tractor and trailer in a legal/safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies. To include the utilization of all on board safety features.
      
    • Complete and submit all Company paperwork to include but not limited to manifest, bill of lading, proof of delivery pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
      
    • As assigned, the physical process of loading and unloading of product may be required.
      
    • Responsible for seal integrity and the reporting of an accurate /verified case count and condition of product during deliveries
      
      
      
      Minimum Education
      
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      • Valid CDL License
        
      • High School Graduate or GED
        
        
        
        Experience Requirements
        
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        • 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.
          
          
          Experience Preferred
          
          Strong communication skills.
          
          
          Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
          
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          • Able to drive a tractor with a trailer.
            
          • Able to remain seated for extended periods of time up to the limits established by DOT regulations.
            
          • Able to sleep while another driver drives.
            
          • Able to withstand bouncing and vibration from truck and road conditions.
            
          • Able to lift boxes up to 100 pounds to load/unload products.
            
          • Exposed to fuel and oil spills.
            
          • Exposed to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0-100%) and noise (50db to 100db)
            
            Required to travel to customers, distributors, plant facilities and other remote locations and will remain away from for home for extended periods of time up to 5 -7 days.
            
            
            Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All 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.
            
            
            Qualified Drivers, Call (877) 690-3751 to get started!
            
            

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