Class A Commercial Truck Driver - Container Hauling

Job Description

Job Description

Class A Commercial Truck Driver – Container Hauling

Location: Baytown, Texas
Pay: $28.00/hour to start; increases to $29.00/hour after 180 days
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM start
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2 Company Driver
Home Daily | Local Routes | Weekly Direct Deposit

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Class A Commercial Truck Driver for local container transportation in the Baytown, Texas area. This position involves picking up and delivering shipping containers using a 2020 Peterbilt day cab with an automatic transmission.

Drivers follow a dedicated local route, work a consistent weekday schedule, and return home daily. Qualified applicants must meet all experience, credential, and safety requirements listed below.

Mandatory Qualifications — No Exceptions

Candidates must meet every requirement to be considered:

• At least 2 years of verifiable Class A driving experience within the past 3 years .
• At least 6 months of experience at BOTH Barbours Cut Terminal and Bayport Terminal within the past 3 years .
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) with at least 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report.
• Clean background check.
• No open FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse violations.

Important: Applicants who do not meet all mandatory requirements will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport shipping containers to and from designated locations.
• Perform local container pickups and deliveries along a dedicated route.
• Operate a Class A commercial truck safely and responsibly.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws, company procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain required driving records and communicate route or delivery issues promptly.

Schedule & Workload

• Monday–Friday, starting at 5:00 AM.
• Typically 11–13 hours per day, depending on workload.
• Approximately 55–65 hours per week.
• Local routes with home-daily scheduling.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $28.00 per hour.
• Pay increase: $29.00 per hour after 180 days.
• Paid every Friday via direct deposit.
• Overtime classification as provided by the employer.
• Holiday pay after 90 days.
• 40-hour bonus after one year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) eligibility after 60 days.

Apply Today

If you meet all the mandatory qualifications and have recent experience at both Barbours Cut and Bayport Terminals, we encourage you to apply.

Please ensure your application reflects your Class A driving experience, terminal experience, and current TWIC credential status.

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