OTR Class A CDL Driver

Company Description

Founded more than 80 years ago, OK Foods has evolved from a livestock and poultry feed manufacturer to one of the world’s largest fully-integrated chicken producers. In November 2011, OK Foods was integrated into Industrias Bachoco located in Celaya, Mexico. Today, the OK Foods family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to producing consistently high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world. Learn more at www.okfoods.com.

Job Description

Over the Road Class A CDL Driver- Safety Sensitive Position

OK Foods is currently seeking an experienced Over the Road CDL Driver with an excellent driving record. The right candidate will hold a Class A CDL and at least 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer driving experience. Our drivers enjoy generous compensation, positive work environment and excellent benefits. An OK Foods Over the Road CDL Driver is the link between our company and our customers. We are looking for professional drivers who can deliver the highest level of customer service while maintaining an obsessive focus on safety and personal success.

 ·         Home frequently

·        Newer well-maintained equipment

·         Great pay- $65,000-$83,000 per year

·         Layover, additional stop and detention pay

·         401k plan

·         Paid holidays

·         Excellent medical insurance and benefits

·         Short routes of one week or less, most routes 2-4 days:

West Coast: Arizona and Utah

East Coast: Carolinas, Virginia,

Southeast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,

South: Texas, Louisiana,

Central: Kansas, Nebraska

North: Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan

Summary:    

This job consists of driving in a nationwide transportation system delivering refrigerated loads to customers. Communicates with dispatch to provide efficient services to our customers.                                

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and meet qualification standards satisfactorily.

• Safe operation of all company equipment
• Report BOL discrepancies
• Manage timely delivery at destination and place trailer in customer’s desired location
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily paperwork (BOL, Receipts, Mileage, Etc.)
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and operational capacity
• Adhere to company and departmental policies
• Ensure loads are properly secured
• Perform pre/post trip inspections of all equipment
• Report equipment and payload problems/hazards
• Have proper knowledge of Electronic Log Device (ELD)
• Turn in all required paperwork for payroll
• Report all moving violations and accidents as required
• Maintain good communication with dispatch at all times
• Follow and comply with all DOT regulations and company policies
• Maintain assigned vehicle
• Ensure all permits, licenses, registration and credit cards are in truck
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Must have a Class-A CDL Driver’s License. Must have no major moving violations and be able to pass a DOT physical, DOT drug test, and have a satisfactory FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse record.

Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications

The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, qualifications, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within DOT regulatory guidelines.

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that is applicable for the type of commercial equipment being operated
• Must meet/or exceed physical standards of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administrations (FMCSA)
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record from all states where prior licenses where held
• Must be at least 21 years of age (DOT requirement for interstate operation)
• Must satisfactory pass all required drug tests, background and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks & inquiries
• Must pass OK Foods road test & understand there will be a Dashcam in the vehicle
• Must speak and read English well enough to read road signs and converse with officials (Per DOT Requirements).

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a Class-A CDL Driver’s License. Must have no major moving violations and be able to pass a DOT physical, DOT drug test, and have a satisfactory FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Additional Information

OK Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer to include minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

IMPORTANT: TO APPLY – We invite you to complete an electronic application for employment at the OK Foods/Bachoco career site to be considered for this position at www.okfoods.com.  PLEASE CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK OR CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER:

www.okfoods.com/careers