CDL Class A Driver – Home Daily, Manual Transmission Required

CDL Class A Driver – Home Daily, Manual Transmission Required


Company
ACE FABRICATORS
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
25 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
HOME DAILY!!

MANUAL DRIVE REQUIRED

Location: 59/Homestead Area
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Occasional early start around 5:30 AM; notice provided)

We are seeking an experienced CDL Class A Driver with 18-wheeler and flatbed experience to join our team. This is a full-time position with daily home time.

Qualified applicant will be transporting steel materials within the local area, maintaining vehicle upkeep, adhering to delivery schedules, and ensuring safe driving practices while navigating local routes, often making multiple deliveries per day.

Requirements
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Minimum 1 year of driving experience
• Clean MVR
• Must be able to drive manual transmission trucks
• Ability to pass DOT drug screening and remain in random testing pool
• Strong communication skills and good work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Houston-area roads
• Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities
• Transport steel loads between our 59/Homestead location and job sites in Houston and surrounding areas
• Occasionally handle permitted loads
• Maintain accurate truck logs per state and federal regulations
• Keep records of materials and products transported
• Inspect, clean, and service vehicle as needed
• SECURE LOADS USING CHAINS
• Perform basic trailer repairs and maintenance (e.g., lights, minor fixes)

Technology Requirements
• MUST BE ABLE TO USE COMPANY TABLETS, including:
• Opening/viewing shipping tickets
• Obtaining digital signatures on delivery tickets
• Emailing signed tickets to the field
• Taking and uploading photos to OneDrive
• Keeping up with the emailed delivery calendar and assigned routes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for commercial driver jobs in the United States as of January 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers is $7.25 per hour as of January 2026, with overtime required at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Many states mandate at least $16.50 per hour for CDL holders operating interstate routes.
Q What work visa is required for non-U.S. citizens applying to driver jobs in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-2B visas for non-agricultural drivers are capped at 66,000 for fiscal year 2026 with applications due by March 2026. Applicants must hold a valid foreign driver's license and pass a medical exam before petition approval.
Q What experience and license are needed to qualify for truck driver positions in the United States?
As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid Class A CDL, and have completed 120 hours of training including 40 hours behind the wheel by 2026. No formal education beyond high school is required.
Q What documents are required when applying for driver jobs through official U.S. channels in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a valid CDL, Social Security card, proof of citizenship or work authorization, and a completed DOT medical certificate dated within the last 24 months. Background checks via FMCSA are mandatory before hiring.
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