CDL Truck Driver - Livestock

Component Pay

• Average Full-Time Driver Earnings: $82,000 annually
• Top Driver Earnings: Up to $117,000 annually
• Monthly Safety Bonus (10% of gross earnings for month)– Eligible beginning the first day of the month following completion of 30 days of employment,
• Consistent, year-round work
• Home regularly
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Position Summary

The CDL Truck Driver – Livestock Hauler is responsible for safely transporting livestock between company farms and facilities while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety. Drivers perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain required electronic logs, and ensure compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies.

As a professional representative of Tosh Farms, this position requires exceptional driving skills, sound judgment, reliability, and a commitment to safety and animal care.

What You'll Do

• Safely transport livestock between company farms and facilities.
• Operate commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company policies.
• Safely load and unload livestock using proper animal handling techniques.
• Follow all company biosecurity procedures to protect animal health.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate electronic driver logs and required DOT documentation.
• Utilize tablets or other electronic devices to complete delivery documentation.
• Communicate professionally with dispatchers, farm managers, and fellow team members.
• Promptly report accidents, equipment issues, or safety concerns.
• Maintain clean and well-kept equipment.
• Champion Tosh Farms' culture of safety, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Current DOT Medical Certificate
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience
• Livestock hauling experience preferred, but not required
• Acceptable driving record and criminal background
• No DUI/DWI convictions within the past five (5) years
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, self-motivated, and safety focused
• Commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certificate
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally
• Ability to safely load and unload livestock
• Ability to climb on and off trailers multiple times throughout the workday
• Ability to install and remove tire chains during winter weather conditions, as needed
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, stoop, climb, and work around livestock in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require
• Ability to pass pre-employment, post-accident, random, and other DOT-required drug and alcohol testing