CDL-A Local Truck Drivers - Houston, TX

CDL-A Local Truck Drivers - Houston, TX


Company
United Petroleum Transports
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
We are currently searching for Company Drivers for our terminal in Houston, TX!

Requirements:
• Minimum 22 Years of Age
• Hazmat and Tanker Required
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• 6 months of verifiable Class A tanker experience within the past 2 years, OR 1 year of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
• All Military service driving experience will be considered, in accordance with DD214 and accompanied by the MOS record sheet or a letter of recommendation by the Commanding Officer.
• Must be able to pass Urine AND Hair Follicle Test
• No SAP Program members or graduates

We Offer:
• Average $82,000 Annually
• Local: Home Every Day/Night
• $1,000 Referral Bonus
• Additional Rack Card Bonus Available
• Tanker/Hazmat Reimbursement Available
• Flexible Schedule
• Free Recertification Physicals & Hazmat Renewals
• Uniforms Provided
• Quarterly Safety Bonus
• 401K with Company Contributions
• Paid Orientation and Tanker Training
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

CDL-A Company Driver Opportunities in Houston, TX

The top Company Drivers for United Petroleum Transports in the Houston area earn average of $82,000 per year. Our top-of-the-line fleet consists of Freightliners, Kenworths and Macks. At UPT, your career path is already paved with frequent opportunities for promotion. Apply today and start your journey on the road to success with UPT.

You can earn more every year with our Driver Career Path. As you gain experience, you progress to higher levels and increase your earnings:
• C1
• C2
• Senior
• Master
• Senior Master
• Grand Master
• Grand Master - 7 Years
• Grand Master - 10 Years
• Grand Master - 15 Years

Founded in 1966 in Oklahoma, United Petroleum Transports provide transport services to large oil companies, convenience store operators and petroleum marketers. While refined petroleum products are the primary products UPT transports, we also haul complementary products such as asphalt, lube oils, and petrochemicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the United States Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for packing jobs is $7.25 per hour as of 2026, with overtime required at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Many warehouse packing positions in states like California pay at least $16.50 per hour under state laws effective January 1, 2026.
Q Which visa do international applicants need for packing jobs in the United States?
As per the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, temporary non-agricultural packing jobs require an H-2B visa with employer-filed petitions due by the 2026 cap deadlines of January 1 and July 1. Applicants must also hold valid work authorization and pass background checks before starting employment.
Q What education or prior experience is required for entry-level packing jobs?
As per the United States Department of Labor, packing jobs have no formal education requirement beyond a high school diploma or GED equivalent and provide on-the-job training with zero prior experience needed for most warehouse roles in 2026.
Q What documents must be submitted when applying for packing jobs?
As per the United States Department of Labor, applicants need a valid photo ID, Social Security card or ITIN, and Form I-9 employment eligibility documents submitted directly to the employer by the 2026 start date. Background checks and drug screenings are completed before the first shift.
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