Local Driver Day Cab
Company: Swift Straw
Location: Clio
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Swift Straw II, Local Driver Day
Cab, Clio, AL – Job Posting Full Time – Exempt with benefits About
Swift Straw: Swift Straw is a mid-size company with offices around
the Southeast. The company was started in 2011 with a goal to
change the pine straw industry forever. Since then, Swift Straw has
grown multiple product lines to scale with the biggest retailers in
the industry and has become the largest pine straw distributor in
the United States. The firm has business units ranging from land
acquisition to manufacturing, servicing customers from Texas to the
Eastern Seaboard. Job Description: Swift Straw is looking for a
Full-time local Class A driver home daily to transport pine straw
throughout our network . The role will be based out of Swift
Straw’s Clio, AL office. As a local driver, you will be
transporting pine straw on van trailers from the Clio location to
various customers throughout FL/AL. Will require extensive backing
experience. This role will report to the Swift Straw Dispatch Team,
with a dedicated dispatcher. Position is Tuesday - Saturday.
Responsibilities: Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations
that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection and
maintenance. Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive accordingly
in inclement weather. Adhere to company policies and procedures,
including company Safe Driving and Accident Avoidance policies.
Immediately report all safety incidents and near misses. Use
Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) to maintain accurate Hours of
Service logs, record pre and post-trip inspections. Use company
systems to promptly and accurately log moves, record deliveries,
and update load status. Use GPS and other routing systems to ensure
on-time pickup and delivery schedules. Transport pine straw
continuously throughout the company's Alabama and Florida service
area. Work with minimal supervision while maintaining high energy
and remaining in constant communication with Dispatch. Pre-Hire
Process and Requirements: Completion of Driver’s Application Review
and Collection of Active and Valid CDL Class A License Review and
Collection of Active Medical Card and Confirmation that the Medical
Examiner Certifying the Medical Card is Registered in the FMCSA’s
Nation Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Review of Current
Motor Vehicle Records Review of Current Federal Drug and Alcohol
Clearinghouse Query Review of Current Pre-Employment Screen (PSP)
results Completion of Pre-Hire Drug Screen with Negative Results
Enrollment in Active Random Drug & Alcohol Test Program Additional
Qualifications: Be at least 21 years of age. Be able to read and
speak English enough to: Converse with the general public;
Understand traffic signs and signals; Respond to official
questions; Make legible entries on reports and records. Have only
one valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license issued by one
State or jurisdiction. Drive the vehicle safely. Pass a driver’s
road test or equivalent. Is not disqualified to drive a commercial
motor vehicle under the rules in 49 CFR 391.15. Be physically
qualified and able to perform all duties of a driver. Flexibility
to bend, kneel, twist, squat, stand, and climb as required Positive
attitude and self-motivated Excellent communication skills Strong
knowledge of surrounding area Benefits Competitive Benefits package
Health/Dental/Vision/Life HSA account Weekly pay Potential for
extra loads Dedicated maintenance team Paid Time Off Mobile ADP
Profile To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed above are representative, but not completely
inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Swift Straw is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Please direct inquiries to Human
Resources at Hiring@swiftstraw.com
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