CDL A Houston Company Driver (FI2)

UNIVERSTEXAS LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in Houston seeks a Class A CDL truck driver for home daily, year-round work with 50–60 hours per week. Responsibilities include safe operation, inspections, loading/unloading, and maintaining logs.

You will communicate with dispatch and ensure timely deliveries while upholding DOT regulations. Benefits start after 90 days and include BCBS medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, vacation, personal time, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Prior rail experience preferred but not required
• Class A CDL
• 6 months of verifiable experience in the last year
• Clean driving record with proven safe-driving history
• No DUI/OWI in the last 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks safely and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues.
• Load and unload cargo as needed, ensuring proper securing of loads.
• Transport goods to assigned destinations within scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain electronic or paper logs of working hours, driving hours, and rest periods (DOT compliance).
• Communicate with dispatch regarding delays, incidents, or route changes.
• Ensure accurate completion of delivery documentation (bills of lading, delivery receipts, etc.).
• Follow planned routes while adjusting for traffic or weather conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service at delivery sites.
• Keep equipment clean and report any necessary repairs.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

CDL required

Job description

Terminal Location:

7800 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016

What we Offer:

• 31% of the line haul
• Gross up to $275/day
• Monday – Friday 6am-8am
• Start Time
• 50-60 hours/week
• Consistent, year-round work
• HOME DAILY
• Light Touch Freight

BENEFITS (Effective after 90 days):

• Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Personal Time
• 401K

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate commercial trucks safely and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues.
• Load and unload cargo as needed, ensuring proper securing of loads.
• Transport goods to assigned destinations within scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain electronic or paper logs of working hours, driving hours, and rest periods (DOT compliance).
• Communicate with dispatch regarding delays, incidents, or route changes.
• Ensure accurate completion of delivery documentation (bills of lading, delivery receipts, etc.).
• Follow planned routes while adjusting for traffic or weather conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service at delivery sites.
• Keep equipment clean and report any necessary repairs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Prior rail experience preferred but not required
• Class A CDL
• 6 months of verifiable experience in the last year
• Clean driving record with proven safe-driving history
• No DUI/OWI in the last 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.