Local City Driver

Saia; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a logistics and transportation company providing reliable freight services across diverse locations. This role drives tractor-trailers, ensuring timely, claims-free deliveries while complying with safety and regulatory standards.

You will load, unload, plan routes, and maintain meticulous records, acting as the first point of contact for delivery issues. Strong English communication and a valid CDL-A with hazmat, tanker, and twin-trailer endorsements are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A CDL with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; understand shipping documents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CDL A

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Twin trailer endorsement

Tractor-trailer experience

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

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.