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No Touch - Chicken Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. All the benefits you expect ...

No Touch - Chicken Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. All the benefits you expect ...

No Touch - Chicken Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. All the benefits you expect ...

No Touch - Chicken Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. All the benefits you expect ...

No Touch - Chicken Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide. All the benefits you expect ...

Dave's Hot Chicken is heating up the area with catering! To meet the increased demand for our mind ... Valid driver's license, current registration, and car insurance. * Must pass Motor Vehicle Record ...

Dave's Hot Chicken is heating up the area with catering! To meet the increased demand for our mind ... Valid driver's license, current registration, and car insurance. * Must pass Motor Vehicle Record ...

Dave's Hot Chicken is heating up the area with catering! To meet the increased demand for our mind ... Valid driver's license, current registration, and car insurance. * Must pass Motor Vehicle Record ...

Dave's Hot Chicken is heating up the area with catering! To meet the increased demand for our mind ... Valid driver's license, current registration, and car insurance. * Must pass Motor Vehicle Record ...

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How much do chicken truck driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for chicken truck driver in the United States is $27.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do chicken truck drivers make?

Chicken truck drivers typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the company. They often work long hours and require a commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate large vehicles.

What is a chicken truck driver?

A Chicken Truck Driver is responsible for transporting live chickens or poultry products from farms to processing facilities, markets, or distribution centers. They operate specialized trucks designed to ensure the safe and humane transport of the livestock. Duties include vehicle inspection, route planning, and compliance with animal welfare regulations. This job requires a commercial driver's license (CDL), good driving skills, and knowledge of handling live cargo.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the chicken truck driver position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chicken Truck Driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), experience with livestock transport, and strong knowledge of safe driving practices. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and specialized poultry transport vehicles is essential for efficiency and compliance. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and good communication skills help drivers coordinate with farm staff and delivery recipients. These qualifications ensure the safe, timely, and humane transport of chickens, minimizing stress on livestock and supporting operational efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a chicken truck driver?

As a Chicken Truck Driver, your main responsibilities include loading and securing live chickens into specialized cages, monitoring their well-being during transit, and delivering them safely to farms, processing facilities, or markets. You'll also be responsible for performing routine vehicle inspections, maintaining transport records, and complying with animal welfare regulations. Regular communication with dispatchers, farm personnel, and processing plant staff is essential to coordinate schedules and handle special transport needs. Each day may involve working different routes or shifts, requiring flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.

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Infographic showing various Chicken Truck Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,348 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Truck Driver CDL A Solo

Ryder

Harrisonburg, VA • On-site

$1.8K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Ryder rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 512 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

184th of 359 rated logistics


Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver in Harrisonburg, VA - offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about.

See and Hear from a Ryder Employee who Drives for Us Here:

https://RyderCareers.Video/Freedom

You might be wondering what your paycheck will look like. 

$1850 or more per week - And it gets better

  • Driver Positions Pay Weekly
  • Solo Miles Pay:$0.76 per Mile with 1800 - 2100 Miles per Week
  • Solo Stops Pay:$17.50 per Stop with 4 - 8 Stops per Week
  • Per Diem Pay: $50.00 per night 
  • Sign on Bonus: Pays you $3000; $1500 at 30 days, $1500 at 90 days
  • Loyalty Bonus: Pays you $3500; $1750 at 6 months days, $1750 at 1 year
  • Paid Training
  • Start Time: AM or PM 

Apply Here with Ryder Today

Spots are filling fast - click apply now to secure your spot.Questions? Call Kaylee or text "Harrisonburg" to 904-869-3228 to speak with your recruiter today

We know choosing a driving career is a big decision.That's why we're upfront about pay, routes, and schedules - so you can feel confident joining the Ryder team.

  • Deliver SOLOTo:48 States 
  • Route: Home Weekly, Rotating schedule - Longer runs every other week
  • Tractor Type: Sleeper
  • TrailerType:Reefer 53' 
  • Freight: No Touch - Chicken  

Trucks are 36 months or newer, include 24/7 Roadside Maintenance and Company Drivers fuel up the trucks at over 800 Maintenance Facilities Nationwide.

All the benefits you expect - without the wait.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
  • Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
  • Uniforms, cell phone & boot allowance provided
  • Drivers are the Captain - you make safety decisions, and your job is protected 
  • 401(k) rollover available now + company match at 1 year
  • 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
  • Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Click here to see all Ryder Driving Opportunities: https://ryder-drivers.jobs/

Thinking about becoming a Company Driver? Ryder will purchase your truck and support you every step of the way, so you can focus on driving-not the details.

At Ryder, you're joining more than a company - you're joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including Military Reservists and Veterans.

Know great drivers - get paid for it. Ryder pays unlimited referral bonuses for hired drivers.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Our Culture & Commitment:At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impact-while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

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Requirements
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • Pass a Ryder Drug Test
  • Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
  • Pass a DOT physical
  • Pass a Ryder road test
  • Provide appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position
  • Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle:
    • 9 months experience within the past 3 years, OR
    • 2 years' experience within the last 5 years, OR
    • 5 years' experience within the last 10 years
  • Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
  • Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards Maintaining accurate records and logs
  • Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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