A Local Houston Company Intermodal Driver

Job description

Tri Star Freight System is looking for a Local Intermodal Company Driver to join our team in Houston, TX

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• 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.
• As directed, in an accurate and in a timely manner, deliver all goods within the expected timeframe, or before and make most effective use of their time and talent.
• Utilize the company and department policies, and procedures, and meet specific objectives or as directed by the Supervisor.
• Follow Company and department work rules and regulations as established.
• Must always have a safety mindset and be aware of the surroundings.
• Punches in on time, is available and ready for work at the beginning of the shift.
• Perform Pre and Post trip truck inspection prior and after operation and log/document results.
• Drive to and from customer premises without incident.
• Follow accident procedures.
• Keep an activity log and log hours.
• Report all mechanical problems to maintenance personnel immediately upon discovery.
• Confirm with dispatcher/supervisor to plan out your day.
• Plan routes using GPS system.
• Deliver goods to the client on time.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and professional attitude with customers, co-workers, vendors, and the business community.
• Keep commercial driver license Class-A up to date.
• Load and unload cargo.
• Record cargo deliveries.
• Refuel and clean vehicle.
• Report all incidents and accidents to the Terminal Manager, Dispatcher and Safety Director immediately.
• Follow all traffic laws.
• Ensure that all safety and DOT regulations are being adhered to.
• Ensure that all necessary tasks are completed before the end of the shift.
• Must comply with all company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Have good housekeeping habits and always ensure the cleanliness of the truck.
• Observe all federal, state, local and DOT laws and regulations and document processes as required.
• Always maintains truck/vehicle in good, clean and safe condition.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits Package includes:

• 100% Company Paid Profit Sharing – fully vested on Year 7
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability
• 100% Company Paid Basic Term Life, $25K policy with matching AD&D $25K policy (two policies at zero cost to you)
• Medical insurance (Company contributes towards cost of premiums)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Life Insurance – Employee / Spouse / Child(ren)
• Short Term Disability, Cancer, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, etc. offered
• Ten (10) Personal Days off after one year of continuous service
• 8.0 hours of Preventative Health Leave per year – available after one year of service
• Paid holidays
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Paid weekly

BONUSES & BENEFITS

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
• $500 Referral Bonus
• DOT Inspection Bonus
• Safety Incentives and Awards
• Pre-Pass / EZ Pass
• Escrow Account
• Home Daily
• Year-Round Freight
• Competitive Pay
• Fuel Surcharge Program
• Paid Weekly
• Direct Deposit
• Fuel Cards

REQUIREMENTS

• 21 years of age
• 2 years verifiable years tractor/trailer experience
• Valid Class A CDL
• TWIC card required for Local Drivers
• No Felony, DWI/DUI or Drug Convictions
• No more than 3 moving violations/accidents in the last 3 years
• We do not accept SAP drivers or drivers that have ever been apart of the SAP program

Call 1-800-229-1095 and ask for the Safety Department

To complete application, go to https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/tristarfreightsys

5407 Mesa Drive, Houston TX 77028

www.tristarfreightsys.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Supplemental Pay:

• Safety bonus
• Signing bonus

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company Driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Experience:

• Tractor-trailer: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)
• TWIC Card (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road