OTR CDL-A Driver, Tar Heel, NC

Job Opportunity at Smithfield Foods

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Our drivers enjoy a great balance between work and life, as well as competitive compensation. As a professional truck driver with Smithfield Foods, you are assigned late model Freightliner tractors to pull 53' reefer trailers and are dispatched to our plants, company distribution centers, and customer distribution centers. Safe driving, customer service, and effective decision making is the key to success in this position.

We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits that fit your way of life.

Earning potential up to $100,000+ annually

17 Days of PTO!

Work schedules: 6 and 1, 6 and 2, 5 and 2 (Tues-Sat), (Sun-Thurs), (Sat-Wed)

Anticipated home time is 2 days off per week (48 hours)

Paid detention rate

Drivers in this fleet should average minimum 2,500+ miles per week

No touch freight and no backhauling through outside customers

Less than 5% of shipments have extra stops

No travel to New York, New England or the western states

Full serviced leased equipment

No slip seating

Option to enroll in our 401K plan

Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Benefits offered

Paid Days Off

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Transport and deliver freight over the road over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.

Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.

Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Represent the Company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must be at least 24 years of age.

Have a Class A CDL license.

Have a minimum of 3 years CDL Class A driving experience.

No traffic citations within the last year.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.