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The Live Haul Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of live birds from company poultry farms, ensuring timely delivery to support production needs. This role operates and ...

The Live Haul Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of live birds from company poultry farms, ensuring timely delivery to support production needs. This role operates and ...

The Truck Driver is responsible for exercising safe driving practices ensuring the safety of the public while operating a commercial motor vehicle to either transport live poultry from growers to the ...

The Truck Driver is responsible for exercising safe driving practices ensuring the safety of the public while operating a commercial motor vehicle to either transport live poultry from growers to the ...

The Truck Driver is responsible for exercising safe driving practices ensuring the safety of the public while operating a commercial motor vehicle to either transport live poultry from growers to the ...

Live haul drivers hold a Class A CDL transporting birds between poultry farms and processing plants allowing for local, home-daily routes. This position typically earns approximately $1,800/week ...

Valid Non-Expired Class A CDL • Live haul experience preferred, but not required • Strong communication and listening skills • Lift/Carry heavy objects approximately 60lbs • Constant walking ...

Valid Non-Expired Class A CDL • Live haul experience preferred, but not required • Strong communication and listening skills • Lift/Carry heavy objects approximately 60lbs • Constant walking ...

Valid Non-Expired Class A CDL • Live haul experience preferred, but not required • Strong communication and listening skills • Lift/Carry heavy objects approximately 60lbs • Constant walking ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for live haul in the United States is $34.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $43.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Live Haul worker, you need a solid understanding of animal handling, physical stamina, and knowledge of safe transportation procedures, typically with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with operating livestock hauling trucks, trailers, and basic animal restraint equipment is important, and some employers may require a commercial driver's license (CDL). Attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work well in a team help ensure smooth operations. These skills are critical for maintaining animal welfare, safety, and regulatory compliance during transport.

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Live Haul CDL Driver - Home Daily

Live Haul CDL Driver - Home Daily

Pilgrim's

Live Oak, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Pilgrim's rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

306th of 380 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Description
Live Haul Driver
At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
The Live Haul Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of live birds from company poultry farms, ensuring timely delivery to support production needs. This role operates and maintains commercial hauling equipment, follows established delivery schedules, and upholds company standards for safety, quality, and reliability. The driver collaborates closely with live haul personnel, live production teams, and farm staff to ensure accurate delivery, proper documentation, and effective communication. By adhering to transportation regulations, biosecurity protocols, and company policies, the Live Haul Driver plays a vital role in supporting operational continuity, bird health, and the overall success of Pilgrim's supply chain.
Responsibilities:
  • Operate live haul trucks safely and efficiently.
  • Conduct equipment inspections following company guidelines and report issues to the Supervisor.
  • Operate trucks in a manner that maintains product quality and integrity.
  • Communicate effectively-both verbally and in writing-with associates, maintenance staff, growers, and supervisors regarding farm conditions, and other relevant information.
  • Maintain equipment and keep trucks and work areas clean, neat, and orderly.
  • Pick up each flock as directed.
  • Follow the housekeeping schedule, using proper techniques and required PPE.
  • Foster a positive work environment through cooperative communication and teamwork.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:
  • Certifications & Licenses: applicants must have 12 months of verifiable tractor/trailer experience within the previous 36 months.
  • if the driver has a positive test for drugs or alcohol in the previous 5 years, they are not eligible.
  • Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers, ability to follow both written and verbal directions, appropriate skill to drive a truck safely, working knowledge of driving and traffic rules, good hand and eye coordination required.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
  • Must have the ability to operate a manual CMV

Why Work for Pilgrim's?
  • Schedule: Afternoons/Nights
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
  • Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
  • 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
  • Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

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Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Industry

Animal farming

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Greeley, CO, US

Year founded

1946

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