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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.
$38,204 / year median in Rhode Island
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Our drivers are the heartbeat of Pet Food Experts. We offer competitive pay, reliable year-round work, great benefits, and routes designed to get you home every week. Pay & Perks Guaranteed minimum weekly pay: $1,700 $5,000 sign-on bonus Home every week — no scheduled weekends Medical, dental, vision + 401(k) 3 weeks of PTO annually , accruing from day one; available after 90 days Safety footwear reimbursement Employee discounts on pet food & supplies through Pet Perks The Equipment Freightliner Cascadia tractors Refrigerated straight trucks from Freightliner and International Automatic and manual transmissions Day cabs Trailers equipped with rail lifts and inverters Refrigerated straight trucks have tuck-away liftgates Trucks are equipped with driver-facing cameras The Route Delivery area includes Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine Route mileage varies from approximately 150 to nearly 900 miles Day routes average 6-12 stops Overnight routes average 15-22 stops Start times vary by route, generally between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM 1 overnight route per week Typical workday: 10-14 hours Expect a wide variety of driving, including coastal, mountain, urban, and rural routes The Job Drive a tractor-trailer on assigned regional routes Deliver pet food and supplies to independent pet retailers Unload product using pallet and hand jacks Complete delivery paperwork accurately Provide dependable, professional customer service This is a hands-on delivery position. Drivers should be comfortable unloading product, getting in and out of the truck throughout the day, and working independently. What you bring CDL Class A license + valid DOT Medical Certificate 1+ year of CDL driving experience preferred Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and repeatedly get in and out of the truck Strong customer service skills Ability to pass a physical, drug test, background check, and MVR review Why Drivers Stick Around Predictable routes. Reliable work. No scheduled weekends. Real benefits. And a team that values the people behind the wheel. Ready to get home every week and get paid right? Curious what it's actually like? Check out @LifeatPFX on Instagram for real stories from the road and behind-the-scenes looks at our team. . All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.