CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver - $0.70 per mile in Houston, TX

CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver - $0.70 per mile in Houston, TX


Company
Poly-Trucking
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
15 days ago
Via
Monster

Job Description
At Poly Trucking, drivers are not just another number. We treat our drivers like family and only hire the highest quality drivers. The freight is no-touch and no hazardous materials are hauled in our equipment.

Terminal Locations
• Grand Prairie, TX
• Baytown, TX
• Henderson, NV
• Cottage Grove, MN
• Chester, SC

Benefits
• All drivers paid $.70 CPM (no sliding scale, no gimmicks)
• Drop Pay, Layover Pay, Breakdown Pay
• Cell phone reimbursement of $50.00 per month
• Medical and Dental insurance (no deductibles & low copays)
• Retirement Plans (401k and Roth IRA)
• Paid vacation ( 1 week after 1 year and 2 weeks after 3 years)

If you are interested in joining our growing fleet, contact our recruiting team today at 972-337-7339.

About the Company:
Poly-Trucking

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