Local City Driver

Saia; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

opportunities for growth

Job summary

Saia is seeking a professional tractor-trailer driver to move freight efficiently between company terminals and customer sites in the Austin area. You will ensure on‑time, safe deliveries while handling loading tasks and maintaining accurate records.

The role requires a valid CDL A with hazmat/tanker/twin trailer endorsements, at least 1 year of verifiable experience, and the ability to lift 100 pounds. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A CDL with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• No DUI/DWI or license suspension for moving violations within 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within 6 months.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient reading/writing English and ability to understand regulations and shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sort, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
• Plan routes and schedules for timely deliveries and pickups.
• Follow pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conduct inspections per safety and quality control procedures.
• Retain and maintain records and load-related paperwork.
• Serve as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Electronic logs

Job description

Job Description

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one -from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity -from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area. Ensures freight is delivered in a claims-free and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various company and customer locations.
• Plans routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
• Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
• Retains and maintains records, forms, and load-related paperwork.
• Serves as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Pay Rate

$31.10 - $35.85 per hour, based on experience

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within the past 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds to and from trailers.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; understand highway traffic signs and signals; and accurately review and complete various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety procedures.
• Proven track record of safe driving and on-time deliveries.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers and terminal staff.
• Experience using electronic logging devices or other driver technology systems.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.

So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.