Regional CDL Driver

CARGO EXPRESS FREIGHT TRANSPORTATIO; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Training

Respected Home Time

$3,000 Sign on bonus

Holiday Pay / Vacation Pay

Job summary

Cargo Express Freight, a family-owned freight transportation and logistics company, is seeking a Regional CDL Driver to keep freight moving safely and on schedule across intrastate and interstate routes. You will represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, vendors, and co-workers while performing required safety checks and compliance with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include loading verification, completing paperwork, maintaining logs, and delivering orders on a

Qualifications

• 3–12 months of commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma/GED or state-approved equivalent.
• Valid CDL A.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid DOT Health Card or able to secure a new one.
• Able to communicate with dispatchers and mechanics about load updates or issues.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate routes to deliver to various shippers and receivers.
• Complete all routes safely in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to ensure services are executed as per methods and customer practices.
• Perform required safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and report safety issues.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured, and complete required paperwork.
• Deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route schedule.
• Ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight are secured at all times.
• Keep trailers free of trash and debris after each delivery.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs per regulations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor and loading dock area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A

DOT Regulations

Pre-Trip Inspections

Customer Service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

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