CDLA Local Truck Driver (ports) - Pasadena - CDLA Required

CDLA Local Truck Driver (ports) - Pasadena - CDLA Required


Company
Featherlite Logistics LLC 77033
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Featherlite Logistics LLC is looking for a local truck driver to haul 40 ft container loads between warehouses and Houston ports. Must have container and port experience.

Hours of work: 6:30 am to 6 pm - Monday through Friday (Most days finish early)
Requirements:

-Must have a TWIC Card
- Must have a Medical Card
- 3 years of clean driving experience
- 3 years of CDL License

- Must have experience with hauling 40 ft and 20ft containers

-Must have Houston ports experience
- No DUI/DWI's in the past 3 years
- Must pass a drug Screen.

- Must be able to read and speak the English Language, to converse with the General Public.

Competitive Pay. Fuel and maintenance expenses provided by the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1100 - $1150.00 per week - guaranteed salary plus accessorial pay!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,100.00 - $1,110.00 per week

Work Location: In person

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