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Darling Ingredients Inc.

Transfer Driver

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$44,618 / year median in Iowa

-20% projected decline

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Job Description

Transfer Driver Darling Ingredients Inc. company vehicle United States, Iowa, Sioux City 1900 Murray Street (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The Local Transfer Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to transfer raw product from suppliers station to our processing facility. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pick up raw materials as needed; weigh in raw material when returning to plant.

Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.

Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.

Attendance at all safety meetings required; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.

Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, accident reports, mileage reports, service forms).

Maintain and update vehicle condition report daily.

Maintain DOT log on onboard computer.

Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age with clean MVR.

Current Class A CDL holder, with tanker endorsement. Preferred Qualifications Prior route experience within a customer-oriented environment preferred.

Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

Works well with others in a team environment.

Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Good math and communication skills. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.

Occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 100 lbs.

Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Job functions will be carried out in a commercial motor vehicle and plant environment. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

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