CDL A Houston Company Driver (JD)

UNIVERSTEXAS LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays & Vacation

401K

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking a CDL A truck driver for long-haul courier duties in the Houston area. You will operate commercial trucks, perform inspections, load cargo, and securely deliver goods to destinations on schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining DOT-compliant logs, communicating with dispatch, and delivering documentation accurately. The role emphasizes safety, customer service at delivery sites, and routine equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Class A CDL required.
• 6 months verifiable experience in the last 12 months.
• Clean driving record with 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 maintenance issues.
• Load and unload cargo as needed and secure loads.
• Transport goods to assigned destinations within scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain logs of working hours, driving hours, and rest periods (DOT compliance).
• Communicate with dispatch regarding delays, incidents, or route changes.
• Complete delivery documentation accurately (bills of lading, receipts, etc.).
• Follow planned routes and adjust for traffic or weather conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service at delivery sites.
• Keep equipment clean and report necessary repairs.

Skills

Class A CDL

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Education

CDL training

Tools

DOT logs

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.