CDL A Houston Company Driver (7701JR)

Universal Logistics • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Universal Logistics is hiring a Company Driver based at its Houston, Texas terminal. The driver will transport goods to assigned destinations, follow planned routes, and complete deliveries within scheduled timeframes. This position offers consistent, year-round work, home daily, light-touch freight, and a Monday–Friday schedule with a 6 a.m.–8 a.m. start time. The posting states work is 50–60 hours per week and compensation is 31% of line-haul gross, up to $275 per day.

Benefits begin after 90 days and include medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, paid holidays, vacation and personal time, and a 401(k). Applicants must complete the Intelli-App in Tenstreet using the application link in the posting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class A CDL.
• Six months of verifiable experience in the last year.
• Clean driving record with a proven safe-driving history.
• No DUI/OWI in the last five years.
• No more than two moving violations in the last three years.
• No more than two preventable accidents in the last three years.
• Complete the Intelli-App in Tenstreet to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Prior rail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial trucks safely and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Load and unload cargo as needed and ensure loads are properly secured.
• Transport goods to assigned destinations within scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain electronic or paper logs of working hours, driving hours, and rest periods in compliance with DOT requirements.
• Communicate with dispatch about delays, incidents, or route changes.
• Complete delivery documentation accurately, including bills of lading and delivery receipts.
• Follow planned routes and adjust for traffic or weather conditions.
• Provide customer service at delivery sites.
• Keep equipment clean and report necessary repairs.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective after 90 days.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time, effective after 90 days.
• 401(k), effective after 90 days.
• Home daily.
• Consistent, year-round work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed