CDL-A Driver / Car Hauler

The Friedkin Group
US - Texas - Houston
May 6, 2024

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

$0.73 per mile for all miles

Referral bonus program

Exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Nine company holidays and a floating holiday

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

Minimum Requirements
At least 23 years of age

Primary residence within 150 miles of the assigned terminal

Valid Class A CDL with clean, safe driving record

Valid DOT medical certificate

At least one (1) year of OTR experience operating a Class 8 tractor and minimum 41' trailer

High school diploma or GED; however, two (2) years of auto transport experience within the past five years will be accepted in lieu of educational requirement

Clean pre-employment screening and drug test

Successful interview and road test

Ability to read and write English and 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

General / Physical Job Duties

Safely climb in/out of a tractor cab and on trailer

Sit for extended periods of time

Walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery, including working outdoors in inclement weather

Reach (including above head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel

Operate a tractor-trailer in all types of weather, while safely transporting 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

Primary Location

To maximize one's eligibility for this position, the candidate should reside within 150 miles of 21021 Essman Lane, Houston, Texas 77073, USA.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status. The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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