Class A CDL A Driver- Home Every Week- 4 Day Work Week- $5000 Sign On

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

At HTrans, a subsidiary of Houston's Inc. we know what matters to drivers: steady pay, reliable equipment, a schedule you can count on, and time off you don’t have to fight for.

 

We’re hiring a Class A CDL Driver to join our Kansas City team. You’ll work Monday through Thursday, Enjoy a guaranteed 40-hour paycheck every week, and we schedule your time off in advance so you can actually make plans with your family and friends. No wondering when you’ll get home. No fighting for miles.

 

What you’ll get

• A 4-day work week
• Guaranteed 40 hours every week
• Day shift
• Overnight stays Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
• Three day weekends every week
• Planned and scheduled PTO so you can actually enjoy your time away from work
• Dedicated route with consistent customers
• Assigned truck and trailer (No slip seating)

Pay:

• $29 an hour (without driver-facing camera)
• $30 an hour (with driver facing camera)
• $5000 sign on bonus
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• $80 daily meal per diem

Dedicated Route:

• Kansas City, MO > Wichita > Tulsa > Albuquerque
• 4-5 stops each day

Benefits: We invest in our drivers

• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee-only
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, LTD, and EAP for employee-only
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401k with matching up to 6% (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 3%)
• Pet ride-along program (bring your best friend)

Equipment: You’ll be behind the wheel of well-maintained equipment you can take pride in

• Newer Volvo Tractors
• 53’ dry van roll door trailer.
• Designated truck and trailer (no slipseat)
• Professionally maintained fleet

What you’ll do

• Operate Class A commercial tractor-trailer or Class B commercial box tuck.
• Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures, and DOT regulations for transporting goods.
• Inspects loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
• Secure cargo for transports, using straps, load locks, binders, or covers.
• Correctly maintain all electronic logs following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections.
• Operate pallet jack to unload product at client delivery locations.
• Provide great customer service.
• Drivers must present themselves in a professional manner, with clean and orderly attire, company uniform, and proper hygiene.
• Frequent overnight travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools & Technology utilized:

• Pallet Jack
• Lifts-Hand lifts; Hydraulic lifts
• Mobile Phones-Cell phones
• Trailer Hitches-Sliding fifth wheels; Sliding tandem axles.

What we’re looking for

• Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL
• All weather driving skills
• Manual transmission qualified
• Must be qualified to safely operate straight truck.
• Must be able to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen.
• Minimum of 1 year CDL driving experience preferred or a diploma from a certified truck driving school.
• Experience operating powered pallet jacks and hand carts.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Basic English language skills (read, write, and speak) to communicate with clients and staff, and complete the necessary driver logs and paperwork.

Education:

• Must have current and valid CDL.
• Previous background in trucking industry required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine/vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to see details at close range, or at a distance.
• Strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to respond quickly to sudden movements, signals, changes in the environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to bend, sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle frequently.
• Ability to tolerate outdoor conditions.

 

The physical requirements described above are representative of those regularly required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request and accommodation please contact the dept of human resources.

About Houston’s

 

Houston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.

Since 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the food service industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.

At Houston's...we are people, not just products.

 

Our team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.

For more information about Houston's Inc, please visit our website,

 

EEO Statement:

Houston’s Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Houston’s Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Houston’s Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• CDL driving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

Company Description

About Houston’s
Houston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.

Since 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the food service industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.
At Houston's...we are people, not just products.

Our team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.

For more information about Houston's Inc, please visit our website,

Company Description

About Houston’s\r\nHouston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.\r\n\r\nSince 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the food service industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.\r\nAt Houston's...we are people, not just products.\r\n\r\nOur team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Houston's Inc, please visit our website,