CDL-A Intermodal Driver - Regional/OTR
Company
TRI STAR FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC.
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Job Description:
Company Overview:
Tri Star Freight System, Inc., a leader in the transportation/trucking industry, is looking for an Over the Road Intermodal Company Driver to join our Houston, TX team! We offer per-mile pay, starting Houston, TX Regional/OTR truck drivers at $0.59 cents per mile.
Additionally, we offer our drivers a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus – paid in increments (60, 120, 180 and 365 days) and a very competitive benefits package that includes 100% Company Paid Profit Sharing and much more.
What We Offer:
• Local - $26.25 Per Hour (0-100 Miles From the Port)
• Regional - $0.80 CPM (101-200 Miles From the Port)
• OTR - $0.59 CPM (201+ Miles From the Port)
• Full Time Position
Intermodal Truck Driver Responsibilities:
• Deliver products to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• You must be hard-working, team-oriented, friendly, honest, and have great customer service skills.
Driver Benefits Include:
• Paid $15.00 per hour for Breakdown / Maintenance
• Layover Pay is a flat rate of $150.00 (includes meals, hotel, rental car, etc.) if billable or dispatch error. Other instances will be reviewed as they occur.
• Detention / Waiting Time - 2 hours free, then hourly rate applies if billable (Driver must let dispatcher know if going into detention and detention must be signed off)
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus – paid in increments (60, 120, 180 and 365 days)
• Referral Bonus – paid in increments
• Paid weekly
• Fuel credit card (for diesel and def only, unless used for preventative maintenance or parts authorized by Fleet Manager). No personal usage allowed.
Employer Paid Benefits:
• 100% Company Paid $25k Basic Term Life
• 100% Company Paid $25k AD&D
• 100% Company Paid LTD
• 100% Company Paid Profit Sharing (eligible after one year of service/ fully vested on Year 7)
• Employee Discounts
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid PTO on Birthday
• 8 hours of Preventative Health Leave after one year of continuous service
• 10 days of paid PTO after one year of continuous service
Additional Benefits:
• Not Guaranteed: Discretionary Bonuses – paid at end of each year, based on performance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Health Coverage (both employee and employer contribution)
• MetLife Supplemental Insurance Coverage:
• Dental PPO Plan (Employee pays 100%)
• Vision PPO Plan (Employee pays 100%)
• Accident (Employee pays 100%)
• Cancer (Employee pays 100%)
• Critical Illness (Employee pays 100%)
• Hospital Indemnity (Employee pays 100%)
• Short Term Disability (Employee pays 100%)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance (Employee pays 100%)
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
• Breakdown pay
• Layover pay
• Signing bonus
Trucking Route:
• Local
• OTR
• Regional
Work Days:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Job Requirements:
Must have:
• Required: Valid Class A – CDL
• Required: A minimum of 2 years’ Tractor-trailer operation
• Required: A minimum of 2 years’ OTR driving experience
• Required: Acceptable motor vehicle record (specific requirements may vary)
• Required: Must pass drug and other pre-employment requirements
• Required: TWIC Card holder (unexpired)
We do not accept SAP drivers or drivers that have ever been a part of the SAP program
Company Overview:
Tri Star Freight System, Inc., a leader in the transportation/trucking industry, is looking for an Over the Road Intermodal Company Driver to join our Houston, TX team! We offer per-mile pay, starting Houston, TX Regional/OTR truck drivers at $0.59 cents per mile.
Additionally, we offer our drivers a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus – paid in increments (60, 120, 180 and 365 days) and a very competitive benefits package that includes 100% Company Paid Profit Sharing and much more.
What We Offer:
• Local - $26.25 Per Hour (0-100 Miles From the Port)
• Regional - $0.80 CPM (101-200 Miles From the Port)
• OTR - $0.59 CPM (201+ Miles From the Port)
• Full Time Position
Intermodal Truck Driver Responsibilities:
• Deliver products to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• You must be hard-working, team-oriented, friendly, honest, and have great customer service skills.
Driver Benefits Include:
• Paid $15.00 per hour for Breakdown / Maintenance
• Layover Pay is a flat rate of $150.00 (includes meals, hotel, rental car, etc.) if billable or dispatch error. Other instances will be reviewed as they occur.
• Detention / Waiting Time - 2 hours free, then hourly rate applies if billable (Driver must let dispatcher know if going into detention and detention must be signed off)
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus – paid in increments (60, 120, 180 and 365 days)
• Referral Bonus – paid in increments
• Paid weekly
• Fuel credit card (for diesel and def only, unless used for preventative maintenance or parts authorized by Fleet Manager). No personal usage allowed.
Employer Paid Benefits:
• 100% Company Paid $25k Basic Term Life
• 100% Company Paid $25k AD&D
• 100% Company Paid LTD
• 100% Company Paid Profit Sharing (eligible after one year of service/ fully vested on Year 7)
• Employee Discounts
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid PTO on Birthday
• 8 hours of Preventative Health Leave after one year of continuous service
• 10 days of paid PTO after one year of continuous service
Additional Benefits:
• Not Guaranteed: Discretionary Bonuses – paid at end of each year, based on performance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Health Coverage (both employee and employer contribution)
• MetLife Supplemental Insurance Coverage:
• Dental PPO Plan (Employee pays 100%)
• Vision PPO Plan (Employee pays 100%)
• Accident (Employee pays 100%)
• Cancer (Employee pays 100%)
• Critical Illness (Employee pays 100%)
• Hospital Indemnity (Employee pays 100%)
• Short Term Disability (Employee pays 100%)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance (Employee pays 100%)
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
• Breakdown pay
• Layover pay
• Signing bonus
Trucking Route:
• Local
• OTR
• Regional
Work Days:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Job Requirements:
Must have:
• Required: Valid Class A – CDL
• Required: A minimum of 2 years’ Tractor-trailer operation
• Required: A minimum of 2 years’ OTR driving experience
• Required: Acceptable motor vehicle record (specific requirements may vary)
• Required: Must pass drug and other pre-employment requirements
• Required: TWIC Card holder (unexpired)
We do not accept SAP drivers or drivers that have ever been a part of the SAP program
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