CDL-A Road Driver — $0.7342/Mile Linehaul or $31.93/Hr Non-Linehaul

Our company needs a Road Driver in Houston, TX to haul trailers between service centers and turn-point locations using tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and triples where applicable.

Pay

• Linehaul work pays $0.7342 per mile

• Non-linehaul work pays $31.93 per hour

What you'll haul

• Trailers moved between service centers and/or turn-point locations

• You'll run tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and, in some cases, triples

• You'll hook and unhook trailers and converter dollies

• Loading and unloading freight may be part of the job

• You may occasionally be asked to cover city driver or dock duties when needed

What the job involves

• Pre-trip and safety checks on your equipment each day

• Keeping accurate logs and completing required paperwork

• Following hazmat rules and procedures

• Staying in touch with dispatch on delays, arrivals, or equipment issues

• Chaining tires on your tractor-trailer when conditions call for it

• Driving long distances, day or night, in all kinds of weather and road conditions

• Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes, and regulated hazardous materials

• Schedules can vary with business needs, and some routes may involve overnight stays

Requirements

• Class A CDL with double/triple, hazmat, and tank endorsements (hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of your offer if you don't already have it; you can't drive without it)

• Automatic transmission restriction on your CDL is fine

• At least 1 year of driving experience in the past 3 years, or completion of the our company Driver Development Course

• Clean enough driving record to meet our company's hiring standards

• Must satisfy DOT qualification requirements under FMCSA Part 391

• If running Long Combination Vehicles (triples, Rocky Mountain Doubles, or Turnpike Doubles) in AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD, or UT, you'll need to meet the LCV certification standards for those states

• Solid basic reading, writing, and verbal communication skills

• Able to hook and unhook trailer sets requiring roughly 100 pounds of lift force, multiple times per day

• Able to sit for long stretches and to bend, twist, squat, and climb in and out of the truck

• Willing and able to follow instructions, complete training, and work solo or as part of a team

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.