- Average Full-Time Driver Earnings: $82,000 annually
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Top Driver Earnings: Up to $117,000 annually
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Monthly Safety Bonus (10% of gross earnings for month)– Eligible beginning the first day of the month following completion of 30 days of employment,
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Consistent, year-round work
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Home regularly
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Modern, well-maintained equipment
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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401(k) with Company Match
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Holidays
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Program
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.
- Safely transport livestock between company farms and facilities.
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Operate commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company policies.
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Safely load and unload livestock using proper animal handling techniques.
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Follow all company biosecurity procedures to protect animal health.
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Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
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Maintain accurate electronic driver logs and required DOT documentation.
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Utilize tablets or other electronic devices to complete delivery documentation.
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Communicate professionally with dispatchers, farm managers, and fellow team members.
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Promptly report accidents, equipment issues, or safety concerns.
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Maintain clean and well-kept equipment.
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Champion Tosh Farms' culture of safety, professionalism, and teamwork.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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Current DOT Medical Certificate
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Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience
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Livestock hauling experience preferred, but not required
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Acceptable driving record and criminal background
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No DUI/DWI convictions within the past five (5) years
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Dependable, self-motivated, and safety focused
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Commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certificate
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally
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Ability to safely load and unload livestock
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Ability to climb on and off trailers multiple times throughout the workday
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Ability to install and remove tire chains during winter weather conditions, as needed
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Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle
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Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, stoop, climb, and work around livestock in varying weather conditions
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Ability to work flexible schedules, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require
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Ability to pass pre-employment, post-accident, random, and other DOT-required drug and alcohol testing
Tosh Farms is a family-owned agricultural company and the leading pork producer in Tennessee and Kentucky, proudly employing more than 580 dedicated team members across our operations. For generations, our success has been built on strong family values, hard work, integrity, and a commitment to producing safe, high-quality food.
Every day, our employees play an essential role in helping feed families across America. Whether caring for our animals, supporting our farms, transporting livestock, manufacturing feed, or serving in one of our many support roles, every position contributes to our mission and our continued success.
At Tosh Farms, we believe our people are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to providing stable employment, competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful work, a team that feels like family, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Join a company that's Rooted in Family. Driven by Purpose. Work That Matters.
