CDL Driver - Veteran Pathway

Your military experience is welcomed. Your leadership experience is valued. 

We are actively hiring CDL Drivers and encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. If you have driven heavy equipment, diesel trucks, tractor trailers, fuel vehicles, tactical vehicles, or other commercial motor vehicle equivalents, your experience can translate directly into this role. 

This role has been designated as a Veteran Priority posting in accordance with Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive priority consideration through an expedited review via our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visit our Veteran Recruitment Landing Page to learn more. 

This requisition also serves as an active Veteran talent pipeline, allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.  

What You’ll Do 

• Drive and operate a tractor trailer combination while monitoring the temperature of a refrigerated trailer 

• Ensure all required shipping documentation, including manifests, security seal sheets, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, and related paperwork, is available for inspection and accompanies each shipment when delivered 

• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver logs, fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law and company policy 

• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures while complying with Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle 

• Represent Tyson Foods safely and professionally when interacting with customers and the public 

• Support transportation operations through Local, Regional, and Over-the-Road driving opportunities, depending on business needs and candidate qualifications 

• Consider Yard Driver opportunities when available to gain additional experience and build toward future CDL driving roles 

Work Environment 

• Tyson Foods maintains its own fleet of Volvo, Freightliner, and Kenworth trucks 

• Equipment is well maintained, with trucks no more than four years old 

• Tyson Foods provides driver-focused equipment such as an APU, inverter, and refrigerator 

• Trucks are automatic transmission and governed at the posted speed limit, up to 70 mph 

• Work may include Local, Regional, Over-the-Road, or Yard Driver assignments depending on location, business needs, and experience level 

• Drivers may operate in a variety of settings, including highways, customer locations, distribution centers, terminals, truck yards, and loading dock areas 

• Work may include extended periods of driving, sitting, backing, coupling, uncoupling, inspecting equipment, and entering or exiting the tractor 

• Drivers may work around refrigerated trailers, moving equipment, shipping areas, and changing weather or road conditions 

• Safe driving, defensive driving, trip planning, communication, accurate documentation, and compliance with DOT and company requirements are essential 

How Military Experience Fits 

Your military experience may be considered in lieu of some civilian experience requirements outlined below.  Your Military driving experience will be considered when calculating compensation. The following are shown for guidance only as potential roles that would translate well to CDL driving opportunities. Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.  

• Motor Transport Operators, Vehicle Operators, or Motor Vehicle Operators 

• Tactical vehicle, tractor trailer, heavy truck, or fuel vehicle drivers 

• Convoy drivers, convoy leaders, transportation section leaders, or dispatch support personnel 

• Petroleum, oil, lubricant, or fuel distribution personnel with heavy vehicle operating experience 

• Equipment Operators who have operated heavy wheeled vehicles, construction equipment, or transport vehicles 

• Logistics, supply, movement control, or transportation personnel with documented vehicle operation responsibilities 

• Service members who held a military driver’s license or operated vehicles comparable to commercial motor vehicles 

• Military personnel with experience completing vehicle inspections, trip documentation, safety checks, dispatch paperwork, load securement, or regulated transportation activities 

Relevant Backgrounds May Include (Not Required): 

• Army: 88M Motor Transport Operator, 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist, 14T Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator or Maintainer 

• Air Force: 2T1X1 Vehicle Operations, 2F0X1 Fuels, 3E2X1 Pavements and Construction Equipment 

• Navy: EO Equipment Operator, CM Construction Mechanic, LS Logistics Specialist with documented transportation or vehicle operation experience 

• Marine Corps: 3531 Motor Vehicle Operator, 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician, 1391 Bulk Fuel Specialist with documented heavy vehicle or fuel transport experience 

Requirements (Must Haves) 

• Valid CDL-A license in good standing in state of residence