Regional CDL Driver

CARGO EXPRESS FREIGHT TRANSPORTATIO; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sign-on bonus

Paid training

Respected home time

Holiday pay / Vacation pay

Job summary

Cargo Express Freight is seeking a Regional CDL Driver to keep freight moving safely across intrastate and interstate routes. You will represent the company with customers, vendors, and co-workers, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.

This role emphasizes professional communication, on-time delivery, and careful handling of loads. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) options, signing bonus, and paths for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid CDL A license and be 21+ years old.
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure one.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate routes to deliver to shippers and receivers.
• Complete routes safely per DOT regulations and company policies.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report safety issues.
• Record hours-of-service and complete required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Communication with dispatchers

Customer service experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Cargo Express Freight is a family-owned freight transportation and logistics company providing reliable trucking, freight forwarding, and shipping solutions nationwide. We support customers with dependable delivery service and a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and consistency on every route.

As a Regional CDL Driver, you will play an important role in keeping freight moving safely and on schedule while representing the company with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate routes to deliver to various shippers and receivers.
• Complete all routes safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to ensure services and duties are executed according to preferred work methods and customer service practices.
• Perform required safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor, truck, and trailer, and report safety issues or repair needs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured, perform count checks, review customer invoices, and complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and secured at all times.
• Keep trailers free of trash and debris after each delivery.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 3-12 months of commercial driving experience

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or state-approved equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to communicate with dispatchers about load updates or issues and with mechanics regarding updates or issues with the tractor or trailer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hand-held point of delivery scanning systems (i.e. POD)
• Customer service-related work experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Paid Training
• Respected Home Time
• $3,000 Sign on bonus
• Holiday Pay / Vacation Pay