Passel Farms is hiring a Long Haul Livestock Driver to join our team based out of Osceola, IA (about 45 miles south of Des Moines). In this role you will meet another company driver in Oak Grove, KY to swap trailers, then drive directly though to the assigned delivery location in Iowa. This is an overnight run; This CDL truck driving role supports our swine production operations through safe livestock hauling, humane animal handling, biosecurity, and dependable communication with farm teams.
We are an integrated pork producer headquartered in Iowa. We work with growers, employees, and rural communities to raise pigs responsibly and support agriculture. Our team values animal care, lasting partnerships, mutual respect, and doing the work right.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience, medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, voluntary life, company-paid short-term and life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and retirement with company match up to 4%.
What you will be doing:
- Review dispatch sheets, plan routes, and coordinate arrival and delivery times with sow farms, contract nurseries, and finishing sites.
- Load, transport, and unload weaned pigs safely, following animal welfare standards and adjusting trailer panels for trip length and conditions.
- Follow biosecurity procedures for loading, unloading, sanitation, disease prevention, and end-of-shift cleanout.
- Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, check farm entrances and exits, and install tire chains when needed.
- Operate safely under applicable DOT and hours-of-service requirements, including agricultural exemptions when applicable; use electronic logging devices and switch duty status correctly.
- Coordinate routine maintenance, oversee minor repairs, maintain service records, and communicate roadside emergencies and equipment concerns promptly.
- Keep the truck clean, organized, and stocked; maintain accurate trip records, complete safety training, and maintain required TQA+ certification.
- Communicate with growers, caretakers, and transportation management; maintain reliable attendance and assist with other assigned duties.
This job is for you if you have:
- High school diploma or equivalent; valid CDL meeting combination vehicle and air brake requirements, plus a current DOT medical card.
- Truck driving experience, proficiency operating a semi-truck and trailer, an excellent driving record, and continued eligibility for company insurance.
- Ability to perform assigned maintenance tasks; livestock handling or swine transportation experience preferred.
- Personal cell phone required. Company-provided vehicle is for business use only.