CDL-A Driver / Car Hauler

About the Position

A USAL driver / car hauler is responsible for transporting vehicles between manufacturing facilities, shipping ports, rail yards, terminals, and dealerships. The driver / car hauler partners with our operations, safety, and administrative teams to ensure the safe, on-time, legally-compliant, and damage-free delivery of our customers' vehicles.

What USAL Drivers Enjoy

• A pay-for-performance model; the average annual salary of our driver workforce is $105,000
• Annual bonus potential of $10,000-$15,000
• Training pay of $1,300-$1,500 per week
• $0.73 per mile for all miles
• Referral bonus program
• Exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Nine company holidays and a floating holiday
• Predictable work schedules and weekly home time
• New, modern day cabs and sleeper equipment
• An assigned fleet manager and terminal support staff dedicated to one's professional and personal success
• A work environment nurtured with cooperation, ownership, respect, and empathy

"Day 1" Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• 17 days of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal needs with annual payout option
• Company-paid mobile phone
• Annual uniform allowance
• Vehicle purchase programs

You'll Be Successful at USAL If...

Being a car hauler at USAL requires a little extra to maximize your earning potential and success. Here's what "good" looks like:

• A commitment to a "safety-first" mindset and a passion to meet a weekly performance standard
• The motivation to do the right thing, every time
• A commitment to delivering vehicles the S.O.L.D. way---safely, on-time, legally-compliant, and damage-free
• A willingness to embrace technology (e.g., electronic logs, computer systems, smart phones, apps, web-based tools) and an attitude of continuous improvement
• Showing pride in yourself and equipment---courteous, professional behavior; a neat appearance in company uniform; and a well-maintained truck, trailer, and/or tools

Minimum Requirements

• At least 23 years of age
• Primary residence within 150 miles of the assigned terminal
• Valid Class A CDL with clean, safe driving record
• Valid DOT medical certificate
• At least one (1) year of OTR experience operating a Class 8 tractor and minimum 41' trailer
• High school diploma or GED; however, two (2) years of auto transport experience within the past five years will be accepted in lieu of educational requirement
• Clean pre-employment screening and drug test
• Successful interview and road test
• Ability to read and write English and legally able to work in the United States
• Transitioning veterans - Honorable discharge, minimum of three (3) years' experience in MOS 88M or 3531, and Military Skills Test Waiver

General / Physical Job Duties

• Safely climb in/out of a tractor cab and on trailer
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery, including working outdoors in inclement weather
• Reach (including above head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel
• Operate a tractor-trailer in all types of weather, while safely transporting vehicles
• Plan travel routes and meet delivery schedules
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents, or violations
• Maintain courteous, professional behavior and a neat appearance

Primary Location

To maximize one's eligibility for this position, the candidate should reside within 150 miles of 17845 US-11, Vance, AL 35490, USA.