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Darling Ingredients Inc.

Semi Driver

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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.

$43,316 / year median in Kentucky

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

Semi Driver Darling Ingredients Inc. company vehicle United States, Kentucky, Butler 1176 Bryan Griffin Road (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 Class A Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service, then return to our 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.

Run established route; pick up raw materials; weigh in raw material when returning to plant and weigh in and out of customer location as needed.

Responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving plant or customer location; maintain cleanliness at customer locations.

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.

Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.

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

Maintain and update vehicle condition report daily.

Maintain DOT hours of service with onboard computer in accordance with company policy.

All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR.

Six months experience required.

Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

Works well with others in a team environment.

Dependable; reliable

Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance. Physical Demands Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.

Frequently required to reach up with both arms in securing tarps, etc. 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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