Truck Driver, CDL Class A - B

Samuel, Son & Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced CDL Class A truck driver to transport steel materials. You will perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, load and unload as needed, and maintain logs per DOT regulations. Strong customer service and a clean MVR are required.

Role involves direct interaction with dispatch and customers, adherence to safety protocols, and working primarily in an outdoor environment with occasional hazardous materials handling. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A license with appropriate weight rating.
• Minimum 2 years tractor-trailer experience.
• 1 year flatbed and steel handling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Able to pass pre-employment DOT physical and background check.
• Strong customer service skills.
• MVR clean (no more than 2 moving violations in 36 months).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A CDL commercial truck to transport steel materials.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while driving on public roads.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, ensuring proper functioning.
• Follow routes and schedules for timely delivery of steel products.
• Operate tractor trailer within safety guidelines to transport product to/from locations.
• Represent Samuel, Son & Co. professionally with customers.
• Maintain vehicle with operator inspections and timely maintenance/repairs.
• Keep accurate delivery records (mileage, fuel, delays).
• Prepare logs per DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Assist with loading/unloading steel materials using forklifts/cranes as needed.
• Operate equipment safely including forklifts and cranes; training for tools.
• Secure steel products with straps and chains to prevent damage.
• Communicate with dispatchers, customers, and team members about schedules.
• Follow PPE protocols and handle hazardous materials if applicable.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

CDL Class A

TL experience 2y

Flatbed & steel exp

DOT regulations knowledge

Pre-employment DOT physical

Customer service

MVR clean

Tools

Forklifts and cranes

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and efficiently operate a Class A CDL commercial truck to transport steel materials.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while driving on public roads.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, ensuring that all mechanical and safety components are in proper working order.
• Follow designated routes and schedules to ensure timely delivery of steel products to customers.
• Operate a tractor trailer truck, within established safety guidelines and policies, to transport product to and from specific locations.
• Represent Samuel, Son & Co. professionally with all customers.
• Maintain vehicle by conducting operator inspections, reporting vehicle problems, and delivering vehicle for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including mileage, fuel consumption, and any incidents or delays encountered during transportation.
• Prepare and maintain logs and records in accordance with D.O.T. regulations and company procedures.
• Assist with loading and unloading steel materials using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment as needed.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively – including certification for forklifts and overhead cranes, as well as general training for side loaders, miscellaneous electric, pneumatic, and manual hand tools.
• Secure steel products using appropriate strapping, chains, and other methods to prevent damage during transit.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers, and team members to coordinate delivery schedules and address any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the handling of hazardous materials, if applicable.
• Always maintain a clean working environment.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid CDL with appropriate weight classification.
• 2 years of verifiable Tractor Trailer Experience preferred.
• 1 year flatbed and steel experience preferred. (Training will be provided to ideal candidates)
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT Regulations and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Able to pass pre-employment DOT physical and background check.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional attitude.
• Acceptable MVR Report Abstracts. No more than 2 moving violations within the past 36 months.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable and experienced in Load Securement (strapping, chaining, tarping) an asset.
• Proficient in the operation of Class A CDL commercial trucks.
• Basic knowledge of forklifts, cranes, and other equipment used in loading and unloading steel products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks, including bending, stooping, and climbing in and out of the truck.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions and environments, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, and dust.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily outdoor work environment, involving regular travel and transportation of steel materials.
• Exposure to noise, vibrations, and potentially hazardous materials.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.