CDLA Local Truck Driver (ports) - Pasadena - CDLA Required
Company
Featherlite Logistics LLC 77033
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Featherlite Logistics LLC is looking for a local truck driver to haul 40 ft container loads between warehouses and Houston ports. Must have container and port experience.
Hours of work: 6:30 am to 6 pm - Monday through Friday (Most days finish early)
Requirements:
-Must have a TWIC Card
- Must have a Medical Card
- 3 years of clean driving experience
- 3 years of CDL License
- Must have experience with hauling 40 ft and 20ft containers
-Must have Houston ports experience
- No DUI/DWI's in the past 3 years
- Must pass a drug Screen.
- Must be able to read and speak the English Language, to converse with the General Public.
Competitive Pay. Fuel and maintenance expenses provided by the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1100 - $1150.00 per week - guaranteed salary plus accessorial pay!!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,100.00 - $1,110.00 per week
Work Location: In person
Hours of work: 6:30 am to 6 pm - Monday through Friday (Most days finish early)
Requirements:
-Must have a TWIC Card
- Must have a Medical Card
- 3 years of clean driving experience
- 3 years of CDL License
- Must have experience with hauling 40 ft and 20ft containers
-Must have Houston ports experience
- No DUI/DWI's in the past 3 years
- Must pass a drug Screen.
- Must be able to read and speak the English Language, to converse with the General Public.
Competitive Pay. Fuel and maintenance expenses provided by the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1100 - $1150.00 per week - guaranteed salary plus accessorial pay!!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,100.00 - $1,110.00 per week
Work Location: In person
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers is $7.25 per hour in 2026 with overtime required at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Most interstate truck drivers must also follow FMCSA hours-of-service rules limiting driving to 11 hours per day. Employers must pay at least this rate regardless of state variations.
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What are the exact eligibility requirements including age and license for interstate truck driver jobs in 2026?
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