Intermodal CDL A Driver for Local and Regional Runs
Houston, United StatesCompany
Sunbelt Drayage LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
1.2K–1.8K a week
Posted
2 days ago
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via Indeed
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Job Description
We're hiring CDL A drivers for high paying local and regional container runs in Houston area from dedicated customers. Driver must have a valid TWIC card and port experience to apply.
We offer:
• Flat rate for each run based on the mileage
• Make 2-6 local/regional runs a day
• Mostly home daily
• Newer trucks and own chassis
• Bring home $1200-$1800 weekly
Qualifications:
• Class A CDL
• Must have active TWIC card
• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent driving experience
• Must have container and Houston port experience
• No DUI/DWI and failed/refused drug test in last 5 years
Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,800.00 per week
Work Location: In person
We offer:
• Flat rate for each run based on the mileage
• Make 2-6 local/regional runs a day
• Mostly home daily
• Newer trucks and own chassis
• Bring home $1200-$1800 weekly
Qualifications:
• Class A CDL
• Must have active TWIC card
• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent driving experience
• Must have container and Houston port experience
• No DUI/DWI and failed/refused drug test in last 5 years
Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,800.00 per week
Work Location: In person
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