Contract Drivers

RAPID FIRE FREIGHT LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Statewide opportunities available

No office required

Job summary

RAPID FIRE FREIGHT LLC in Houston, TX is seeking dependable contract drivers to join as owner-operators with reliable trucks and trailers. Work is primarily within Houston and across Texas with a flexible schedule and independent contractor status.

Drivers receive 65%–75% of load revenue, with a single weekly deduction for cargo insurance and no hidden fees. Weekly pay and opportunities for statewide routes are available as the fleet grows.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle (pickup or trailer setup).
• Minimum liability insurance on vehicle is required.
• Smartphone with internet access is needed for dispatch.
• Safe driving history and experience required.
• Ability to follow customer requirements and dispatch instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive dispatches through the app and phone.
• Take photos at pickup and delivery locations.
• Obtain receiver's printed name and digital signatures.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers.
• Adhere to schedule and complete loads in a timely manner.
• Maintain vehicle safety and comply with insurance requirements.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Reliable Pickup Truck/Trailer

Smartphone with Internet

Safe Driving Experience

Ability to Follow Customer Requests

Tools

TWIC Card

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Hotshot Drivers Wanted

Rapid Fire Freight

Houston, TX & Surrounding Areas

Rapid Fire Freight is a new and growing hotshot delivery company looking for dependable contract drivers to join our team. We service manufacturing facilities, machine shops, tooling companies, oilfield suppliers, construction companies, industrial customers, and more.

We are looking for owner-operators with reliable trucks and trailers who want consistent work and the flexibility of being an independent contractor.

Equipment We Are Hiring

We are currently accepting:

We have had numerous pickup trucks apply, we are now mainly looking for flatbeds.

• Pickup Trucks (minimum vehicle requirement)
• Small Flatbeds
• Large Flatbeds
• Mini Floats

We do NOT accept:

• Sedans
• SUVs
• Vans

You do not need a brand-new truck. We simply require a vehicle that is reliable, properly maintained, and safe to operate.

What We Haul

Our drivers transport:

• Pallets of various sizes and weights
• Manufacturing materials
• Tooling and machine parts
• Pipe and steel products
• Construction materials
• Industrial equipment
• Oilfield-related freight
• Emergency same-day freight

Most deliveries are within Houston and surrounding areas, but opportunities are available throughout Texas.

Driver Pay

• Pickup Truck Drivers: 65%–70% of load revenue
• Flatbed & Mini Float Drivers: 70%-75% of load revenue
• Weekend On-Call Loads: Additional 24% premium per load

Only One Weekly Deduction

Rapid Fire Freight provides cargo insurance for all approved drivers.

The only deduction is:

• $30.00 per week for cargo insurance

No hidden fees.
No dispatch fees.
No equipment rental fees.

Driver Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable Pickup Truck or Approved Trailer Setup
• Minimum Liability Insurance on Vehicle
• Smartphone with Internet Access
• Safe Driving Experience
• Ability to Follow Customer Requirements

Required PPE

Many of our customers operate industrial facilities and job sites.

Drivers should have:

• Hard Hat
• High Visibility Safety Vest
• Steel-Toed Boots

TWIC Card Preferred

A TWIC Card is highly preferred due to the number of industrial and port-related customers we service.

Don't have one?

We can provide a grace period for qualified drivers to obtain a TWIC Card after being hired.

Drug Screening

All drivers must pass an initial drug test for insurance and customer compliance purposes.

Daily Operations

Rapid Fire Freight operates primarily through our mobile dispatch system and phone communication.

Drivers will be responsible for:

• Receiving dispatches through the app and phone
• Taking photos at pickup locations
• Taking photos at delivery locations
• Obtaining the receiver's printed name
• Collecting digital signatures through the app
• Communicating professionally with dispatch and customers

Work Schedule

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You choose your weekend availability.

Every day, simply check in and let dispatch know you're available to work.

We will do our best to start you with deliveries close to your home location whenever possible.

No Office Required

After your initial interview and onboarding process, there is no need to report to an office unless necessary

You work directly from your vehicle and communicate through our dispatch system.

Why Drive for Rapid Fire Freight?

• Keep 65%–75% of load revenue
• Only one weekly deduction
• Flexible schedule
• No office reporting unless necessary
• Houston/surrounding areas-focused routes
• Statewide opportunities available
• Growing company
• Consistent demand from industrial, manufacturing, construction, and oilfield customers

www.RapidFireFreightHotshot.com

Company Description

Rapid Fire Freight is a hotshot delivery company.