CDL A Houston Company Driver (JD3)

Universal Logistics•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Logistics is hiring a company driver based at its Houston terminal at 7800 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016. The role offers year-round work, daily home time, and light-touch freight. Compensation is 31% of line-haul gross, up to $275 per day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and approximately 50–60 hours per week. 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 to be considered.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a Class A CDL.
Have 6 months of verifiable experience in the last year.
Have a clean driving record and a proven safe-driving history.
Have no DUI/OWI in the last 5 years.
Have no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.
Have no more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years.

Nice To Haves

Prior rail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial trucks safely and comply 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 as needed for traffic or weather conditions.
Provide excellent customer service at delivery sites.
Keep equipment clean and report necessary repairs.