**Currently there are 2 driver positions open**

 If you are interested in a position as a Driver within our company, please contact our office at 360-736-6735 or email using the contact form in the footer.

Each driver and application will be reviewed for qualification. A number of factors will be reviewed including your driving record (also known as a motor vehicle report or MVR); criminal convictions and  previous work history.  The Department of Transport has also established criteria to determine qualifications and compliance to obtain a CDL including the capacity to meet the DOT physical and drug screen requirements.

Along with the background requirements, you must be able and willing to perform the duties of the job. That includes driving, keeping an accurate log book, being able to couple and uncouple a trailer and, when applicable, assist with the loading or unloading of the trailer.

Here are some basic qualifications required prior to being hired on to Zaldivar’s Trucking Inc.:

• At least 22 years of age
• Ability to be away from home at least 1 week (7 days) at a time
• No convictions for a DUI (drug or alcohol-related) offense in the last 5 years
• No more than one DUI (drug or alcohol-related) offense in a lifetime
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understatnd English clearly
• Must have 2 years driving experience with a CDL with minimal to no losses
• Must have experience handling produce

 

DOT Qualifications

The US Department of Transportation requires all drivers to pass a physical examination as part of the qualifications for a CDL license or permit. The qualified medical professional will provide you a ‘Medical Examiner’s Certificate’ or 'DOT medical card' if you meet the medical guidelines the Department of Transportation has established. To help you understand the requirements, we have highlighted some of the major conditions below. Consult the FMCSA website for further information.

1. You must have 20/40 correctable vision in each eye. Glasses or contact lenses are permitted.
2. You cannot be a diabetic on needle-injected insulin; diabetes controlled through a diet or oral medication is permitted.
3. Your blood pressure must be under 160/100. Prescription medication to control blood pressure is permitted.
4. Your blood sugar level must be under 200.
5. Use of a Schedule 1 drug, amphetamine, narcotic or any other habit forming drug is not permitted.
6. If you have a current diagnosis of cardiac insufficiency, collapse, congestive cardiac failure or any other cardiovascular disease you will be required to provide the Medical Examiner with a stress test from within the last 12 months along with a release from your physician stating that you can drive a commercial motor vehicle without restrictions.

Other factors or conditions which could prevent you from obtaining the required DOT clearance include: sleep apnea, recent back injury, recent major surgery, a current hernia, or recent workmen's compensation claims. If you have questions about your medical health, please consult your physician before beginning the training program.

In conjunction with the DOT physical, CDL drivers are required to take random drug screens throughout the drivers’ employment in the trucking industry. The DOT drug screen will detect the usage of illegal narcotic drugs including marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates and phencyclidine (PCP).