Job Description:
Local Dairy / Ranch Pickup CDL Driver – Fallon, NV
Home Daily | Local Routes | Tanker Work | Strong Earning Potential
California Freight is hiring
Local Dairy / Ranch Pickup Drivers in Fallon, Nevada. Drivers operate from our
Sparks Terminal but perform local ranch milk pickups and deliveries serving the Fallon area.
The Local Dairy / Ranch Pickup Driver is responsible for the safe and sanitary transportation of bulk raw milk between dairy farms and processing facilities.
Drivers operate commercial tractor-trailer combinations with insulated tanker trailers and must follow applicable FMCSA Hours of Service requirements, agricultural exemption provisions, dairy sanitation requirements, and California Freight safety procedures.
Primary duties include:
- Transport bulk raw milk between farms and processing facilities
- Inspect milk condition and collect required samples
- Measure, calculate, and record milk volume and weight
- Connect transfer hoses and operate pumps and valves to load milk
- Disassemble, clean, and sanitize dairy milk pump equipment after use
- Properly handle, label, and store milk samples
- Perform tractor and trailer pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Maintain tanker cleanliness and sanitation
- Safely unload milk at receiving facilities
- Maintain accurate farm pickup, milk weight, sample, trip, and delivery records
- Maintain accurate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records
- Communicate with dispatch regarding route status, delays, equipment issues, and operational concerns
- Follow all applicable traffic laws, safety regulations, dairy regulations, and company procedures
Compensation
Competitive Load Pay - Drivers with more than 20 paid statements in 2025 averaged
$76,396 in gross annual earnings, with top-earning drivers exceeding
$105,000.
Actual earnings vary based on route assignments, number of loads, schedule, availability, and other operational factors.
Benefits
California Freight offers:
- Medical, Dental & Vision health plans
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 6% of employee contributions
- Paid time off available after 30 days of continuous employment, beginning at 40 hours per year
Apply Today
Contact: Alan Williams
Phone: (775) 525-9402
Apply Online: join-cfs.com
Job Requirements:
We are looking for
experienced milk haulers or
tanker-endorsed CDL drivers interested in a local agricultural driving career with more time behind the wheel and the opportunity for strong earnings while being
home every day.
Minimum Requirements
Drivers must have:
- At least 6 months of verifiable Class A CDL driving experience
- At least 6 months of tanker experience or comparable experience
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- CDL Tanker (N) Endorsement
- Nevada Department of Agriculture Sampler’s and Weigher’s License, or ability to obtain the required license upon hire
- Ability to meet DOT physical, drug and alcohol testing, and FMCSA driver qualification requirements
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and varying schedules
Physical Requirements
Drivers must be able to:
- Climb tanker and farm tank ladders up to approximately 10 feet
- Lift and handle hoses and equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and agricultural environments
- Stand, walk, climb, bend, and perform physical tasks associated with milk pickup and delivery
Wage Range: 60000.00 - 115000.00 per year
General Description of Benefits: California Freight offers Medical, Dental & Vision health plans; 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 6% of employee contributions; and Paid time off available after 30 days of continuous employment, beginning at 40 hours per year.
