CDL A OTR Truck Driver (Houston, TX)

The Employee Connect•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A direct-hire opportunity for experienced solo and team OTR CDL-A drivers in the Houston, Texas area. The freight carrier offers dedicated OTR routes, consistent miles, and nationwide opportunities. Drivers haul no-touch freight in newer, well-maintained trucks, receive weekly pay, and have 24/7 dispatch support without forced dispatch. Pay is $0.75 per mile for solo drivers and $1.00 per mile per driver for team drivers.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
1 to 2 years of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
Meet Department of Transportation qualification and other driving and safety requirements.
Current DOT medical certification.
Acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with federal testing requirements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior OTR experience, solo or team.
Clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and steady tenure with previous carriers.
Strong communication with dispatch and care of assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitor hours of service, and maintain accurate, current logs in accordance with federal regulations and company policy.
Run dedicated OTR routes as a solo driver or team member, plan fuel and rest stops sensibly, and deliver freight on schedule.
Haul no-touch freight without loading or unloading at customer locations.
Stay in contact with 24/7 dispatch and communicate proactively about weather, traffic, or customer delays that could put a delivery window at risk.
Verify seals and paperwork at pickup and delivery, and accurately complete bills of lading and delivery documentation.
Maintain the condition and cleanliness of assigned equipment and promptly report mechanical issues.