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Darling Ingredients Inc.
Route 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.
$42,024 / year median in Michigan
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Route Driver Darling Ingredients Inc. $26.99 / hr company vehicle United States, Michigan, Hamilton 5900 Old Allegan Road (Show on map) Jul 13, 2026 Job Summary The Bone Route Driver operates a Fat and Bone collection vehicle in order to provide removal of raw material from multiple customer locations. 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. Collects and inspects raw material at time of pick up for any foreign or hazardous material at customer location.
Provides customer with receipt of pick up which contains weight of product and signature of management at location.
Responsible for company vehicle; maintains vehicle in cleanest possible manner; operates vehicle in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations.
May be required to maintain a DOT log book.
Maintains excellent customer relations by providing quality, professional service at all times.
Follows all Company safety procedures and guidelines.
All other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications Must be 21 years of age.
Valid CDL Class A license with clean driving record.
Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Preferred Qualifications High school diploma preferred.
Prior route experience preferred.
Experience with truck hydraulics a plus.
Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
Highly organized; superior time management skills.
Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. Physical Demands Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
Occasionally push, pull, up to 100 lbs.
Occasionally lift up to 80 lbs.
Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
Regularly required reach with hands and arms. Work Environment Job functions will be carried out at a plant location, customer locations, and company vehicle. 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.