Driver Trainer and Safety Ambassador

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the private fleet for Perdue Foods, which has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins. With a team of safety-minded and professional drivers, we’re delivering on our promise of customer service and reliability. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Join our team as a Driver Trainer and Safety Ambassador, where you will play a key role in developing the next generation of drivers. In this role, you will train drivers on safely and efficiently loading, unloading, and delivering a variety of products including dressed poultry, oil, hopper, drayage, contract backhauls, and other inbound and outbound materials to plants, customers, and distributors. You will provide hands-on coaching in both OTR and regional short-haul operations, ensuring drivers uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service while building confidence and expertise behind the wheel.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Train drivers to load, unload, and deliver dressed poultry, meals, refined oil, contract backhauls and other inbound and outbound products and materials to plants, customers, and distributors as assigned.
• Teach drivers how to observe and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements regarding hours of service, logbook, vehicle inspections, load inspections, safety inspections and securing load.
• Train drivers on how to operate a tractor and trailer in a safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies.
• Teach drivers on how to conduct pre and post vehicle inspections and complete reports as required by Company policies.
• Train drivers on how to complete all Company paperwork to include but not limited to pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
• Teach drivers to how to understand and use the telephone, voice response, and satellite system to communicate with customers, dispatchers, and supervisory personnel.
• Participate in continuous safety / leadership training provided by Perdue.
• Brand Ambassador with monitoring drivers’ pre-trip / post-trip inspections and supporting company guidelines with enforcing PPE / Dress Code Requirements.
• Support with New Hire Orientation – Facilitation of material for new hire drivers both in classroom and driver settings.
• Ambassador will coach drivers when needed.
• Conduct safety evaluations.
• A trainer will be a safety champion – recognize safety hazards and address them with leadership.
• Success criteria will be based on knowledge of safety information, safety regulations and procedures.
• Ambassador will be a positive influence, mentor, and support to help retain trainees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong training and mentoring capabilities with excellent communication skills.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a minimum of 2 years’ over-the-road experience.
• Risk Safety Score 90 plus points in 90-day period.
• No Active Safety Incident / Accident Points.
• No Active Safety Seat Belt / Cell Phone Violations.
• OTD Delivery Above 95% in 90-day period.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposed to both seasonal weather and climate-controlled conditions and various chemicals and disinfectants to be covered in MSDS Training.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 1200 lbs of 90 feet.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs with a significant amount of bending, twisting and stepping.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.