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Line Haul Driver

Saia, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

Are you or somebody you know looking to advance your driving career? Are you looking to take your driving career to the next level?

We have been Saia strong for over 90 years and are fully committed to your success, and consequently provide :

  • Full benefits package - medical / vision / Rx
  • Weekly paycheck
  • 401(k) with immediate company match
  • Great home time
  • Stable work - Average driver tenure is over 7 years
  • Great Culture
  • Leadership that cares

Job Description : Job Description

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one -from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity -from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Operates various tractor trailer combinations over long distances to deliver freight in a safe, claims-free, and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pickup freight between company terminals, customer facilities, or meeting points.
  • Travels regionally and cross-regionally while pulling single, double, or triple trailers.
  • Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
  • Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
  • Hooks, unhooks, and assesses equipment in compliance with Department of Transportation guidelines.
  • Retains and maintains records, logs, forms, and load-related paperwork.
  • Pay Rate : $0.730 - $0.815 per mile, based on experience Pay Range : - , General Benefits :

    Job Requirements

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Class A commercial driver's license.
  • Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples.
  • 1 years of tractor trailer driving experience.
  • Willingness to work long hauls and overnight hours.
  • Prior experience hooking and unhooking trailers, handling dollies, and making and breaking trailer sets.
  • Benefits

    At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

    Make Your Move

    At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.

    So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

    Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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