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Job Description
Sallee Horse Vans is seeking a Class A CDL Local Driver with Thoroughbred handling and hauling experience to join our team in South Florida. The ideal candidate will have a safe driving record, be flexible with their schedule, and live in the South Florida or surrounding area. Be part of the thoroughbred racing industry. If you enjoy horse races and driving, come join the team! Must be able to read and speak English fluently and have horse handling experience
Compensation:
$300 a day with a guarantee of 4 days per week Additional days worked are paid at $300 a day Can work up to 6 days during busy season
Average Annual Pay:
$62,400 minimum, up to $72,000+
Performance and Safety Bonus:
paid twice per year DOT inspection with no violations: $50 gift card Paid via direct deposit weekly
Benefits & Perks:
Great company benefits with health insurance starting the 1st day of the month after completing 60 continuous days of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability 401K - fully vested after 1 year of employment. Will match first 3% and 50% for the next 2% Company Closed for Christmas as a paid company holiday
Paid Vacation Time:
Two weeks after one year.
Perks:
PrePass, Fuel cards, Ez Pass, GPS, Roadside Assistance Home Time, Route, & Schedule Home Daily! Drivers must be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery scheduled. Weekend work required. Transport Thoroughbreds to and from various locations in FL in a safe and timely manner
Equipment:
Majority of work with Freightliner Cascadia with custom built Sallee 53' trailers. Some trips using pick-up truck with gooseneck trailer for local runs Automatic Transmission Event triggered inward and outward facing cameras No Slip seating
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required Must be able to read and speak English fluently Must be at least 21 years of age Must have a valid Class A driver's license without any of the following restrictions: (L,Z) Air Brakes, (G) Night Driving, (O) No Semi Trailer, (K) Intrastate Only, or (M) Medical Variance Minimum of 1 year experience driving 53' foot trailer required within the last 3 years Must meet Sallee Horse Vans MVR and Risk Rating qualifications Must meet DOT physical and medical requirements Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check Able to left a minimum of 100 lbs Requires high degree of attention, skill, and dexterity in the control of tractor-trailer and in preventing injuries, damage to property & trailer equipment Excellent customer service and communication skills Must be customer-focused, honest, trustworthy, and a team player who cares about their co-workers. Horse experience is required
Hiring Radius:
Drivers must live within 50 miles of Boynton Beach, FL or be willing to relocate for this position. Sallee Horse Vans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, protected veteran status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Family owned and operated by a 3 rd generation female CEO, Sallee Horse Vans has been the industry leader in horse transportation for more than 50 years! Salle Horse Vans transports the nation's most famous race horses, show horses and treasured family pets from equestrian centers to well-known racetracks and show arenas. We know that the precious cargo we carry represents hopes, dreams, friendships and fortunes and we pride ourselves in the blue ribbon customer service our customers trust. Having the newest equipment and top-quality maintenance ensures safety, comfort and on-time deliveries. Drivers choose to stay with us because of our strong reputation, caring leadership team, great people, family-oriented culture and strong core values. If you love horses, enjoy the lifestyle and want to part of each and every winner's story, join our team today!
