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United Petroleum Transports

CDL-A Regional Chemical Company Drivers - Increased Pay!

Pay: $98,000/yr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Lake Charles, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$36,560 / year median in Louisiana

-10% projected decline

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Job Description

We are currently searching for for Regional Chemical Company Drivers for our terminal in Houston, TX!

Requirements:

Minimum 22 Years of Age Hazmat and Tanker Required, TWIC Preferred Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record 6 months of verifiable Class A tanker experience within the past 2 years, OR 1 year of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years All Military service driving experience will be considered, in accordance with DD214 and accompanied by the MOS record sheet or a letter of recommendation by the Commanding Officer. Must be able to pass Urine AND Hair Follicle Test No SAP Program members or graduates

We Offer:

Increased Pay! Average $98,000 Annually! Out 2

3 Days A Week!

Average 7-10 Days Out $1,000 Referral Bonus Additional Rack Card Bonus Available Tanker/Hazmat Reimbursement Available Flexible Schedule Free Recertification Physicals & Hazmat Renewals Uniforms Provided Quarterly Safety Bonus 401K with Company Contributions Paid Orientation and Tanker Training Group Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Weekly Pay CDL-A Company Driver Opportunities in Houston, TX The top Company Drivers for United Petroleum Transports in the Houston area earn more than $98,000 per year. Our top-of-the-line fleet consists of Freightliners, Kenworths and Macks. At UPT, your career path is already paved with frequent opportunities for promotion. Apply today and start your journey on the road to success with UPT. You can earn more every year with our Driver Career Path. As you gain experience, you progress to higher levels and increase your earnings: C1 C2 Senior Master Senior Master Grand Master Grand Master

7 Years Grand Master
10 Years Grand Master
15 Years Founded in 1966 in Oklahoma, United Petroleum Transports provide transport services to large oil companies, convenience store operators and petroleum marketers.

While refined petroleum products are the primary products UPT transports, we also haul complementary products such as asphalt, lube oils, and petrochemicals.