CDL-A Driver / Car Hauler (OTR)

Careers | The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

A USAL driver / car hauler is responsible for transporting vehicles between manufacturing facilities, shipping ports, rail yards, terminals, and dealerships. The driver / car hauler partners with our operations, safety, and administrative teams to ensure the safe, on-time, legally-compliant, and damage-free delivery of our customers' vehicles. What USAL Drivers Enjoy A pay-for-performance model; the average annual salary of our driver workforce is $105,000 Annual bonus potential of $10,000-$15,000 Training pay of $1,300-$1,500 per week $0.75 per mile for all miles Referral bonus program Exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance Ten company holidays Predictable work schedules and weekly home time New, modern day cabs and sleeper equipment An assigned fleet manager and terminal support staff dedicated to one's professional and personal success A work environment nurtured with cooperation, ownership, respect, and empathy "Day 1" Benefits 401(k) savings plan with company match 17 days of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal needs with annual payout option Company-paid mobile phone Annual uniform allowance Vehicle purchase programs You'll Be Successful at USAL If... Being a car hauler at USAL requires a little extra to maximize your earning potential and success. Here's what "good" looks like: A commitment to a "safety-first" mindset and a passion to meet a weekly performance standard The motivation to do the right thing, every time A commitment to delivering vehicles the S.O.L.D. way---safely, on-time, legally-compliant, and damage-free A willingness to embrace technology (e.g., electronic logs, computer systems, smart phones, apps, web-based tools) and an attitude of continuous improvement Showing pride in yourself and equipment---courteous, professional behavior; a neat appearance in company uniform; and a well-maintained truck, trailer, and/or tools

Requirements

At least two (2) years of over-the-road experience operating a Class 8 tractor and 41' trailer
Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
Valid DOT medical certificate
High school diploma or GED
Twenty-three (23) years of age
Successful pre-employment screening and drug test
Successful interview and road test
Ability to read and write English
Legally able to work in the United States
Transitioning veterans - Honorable discharge, minimum of three (3) years' experience in MOS 88M or 3531, and Military Skills Test Waiver

Nice To Haves

At least two (2) years of auto transport experience with 9-10 car trailer within the past five years
Previous experience with flatbed, tanker, or food service deliveries
Demonstrated stable work history

Responsibilities

transporting vehicles between manufacturing facilities, shipping ports, rail yards, terminals, and dealerships
ensure the safe, on-time, legally-compliant, and damage-free delivery of our customers' vehicles
Plan travel routes and meet delivery schedules
Collect and verify delivery instructions
Report defects, accidents, or violations
Maintain courteous, professional behavior and a neat appearance

Benefits

A pay-for-performance model; the average annual salary of our driver workforce is $105,000
Annual bonus potential of $10,000-$15,000
Training pay of $1,300-$1,500 per week
$0.75 per mile for all miles
Referral bonus program
Exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Ten company holidays
Predictable work schedules and weekly home time
New, modern day cabs and sleeper equipment
An assigned fleet manager and terminal support staff dedicated to one's professional and personal success
A work environment nurtured with cooperation, ownership, respect, and empathy
401(k) savings plan with company match
17 days of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal needs with annual payout option
Company-paid mobile phone
Annual uniform allowance
Vehicle purchase programs