CDL-A Driver / Car Hauler

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
• $0.74 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.