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Sprint Transport, LLC

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Commercial Container Driver

La Porte, TX · On-site

Container experience required, tanker endorsement a plus ... Have a Class A CDL, H endorsement, TWIC card, clean MVR and PSP * Be able to pass a road test, drug ...

SA Recycling

CDL Driver

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$21/hr

They are required to drive a semi-truck to customers' yards and collect fully loaded containers and ... Qualifications * CDL Class A License * Must pass a medical. Physical. and drug test * Must pass a ...

SA Recycling

CDL Driver

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$21/hr

They are required to drive a semi-truck to customers' yards and collect fully loaded containers and ... Qualifications * CDL Class A License * Must pass a medical. Physical. and drug test * Must pass a ...

Waste Connections

CDL Driver

Haltom City, TX · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

🚛 CDL Truck Driver - Residential Garbage Truck Driver 📍 Location: Haltom City , Texas 💰 ... Operate hydraulic and automated lifting systems to load/unload materials and containers. * Work a ...

Waste Connections

CDL Driver

Mckinney, TX · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

🚛 CDL Truck Driver - Residential Garbage Truck Driver 📍 Location: McKinney , Texas 💰 Pay ... Operate hydraulic and automated lifting systems to load/unload materials and containers. * Work a ...

Waste Connections

CDL Driver

Mckinney, TX · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

🚛 CDL Truck Driver - Residential Garbage Truck Driver 📍 Location: McKinney , Texas 💰 Pay ... Operate hydraulic and automated lifting systems to load/unload materials and containers. * Work a ...

Waste Connections

CDL Driver

Haltom City, TX · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

🚛 CDL Truck Driver - Residential Garbage Truck Driver 📍 Location: Haltom City , Texas 💰 ... Operate hydraulic and automated lifting systems to load/unload materials and containers. * Work a ...

Spartan CDL Training

CDL Truck Driver Trainee

Garland, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Become a CDL-A Driver with Spartan CDL Training in Midlothian, TX Prepare for the Road Ahead with Spartan CDL Training - Next Class Starts Soon - Seats Are Limited! Complete Your CDL-A Driver ...

Spartan CDL Training

CDL Truck Driver Trainee

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Become a CDL-A Driver with Spartan CDL Training in Midlothian, TX Prepare for the Road Ahead with Spartan CDL Training - Next Class Starts Soon - Seats Are Limited! Complete Your CDL-A Driver ...

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How much do cdl container driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for cdl container driver in Texas is $35.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.40 and $38.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CDL container driver?

A CDL Container Driver is responsible for transporting large shipping containers using commercial trucks, often for waste management, shipping companies, or logistics providers. They safely load, secure, and deliver containers to designated locations while complying with federal and state regulations. This role requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and may involve local or regional routes.

What does a CDL container driver do?

As a CDL Container Driver, your day usually begins with pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and regulatory compliance before heading out to collect, transport, and deliver containers. You’ll operate container trucks to move freight between ports, warehouses, and distribution centers, often following strict delivery schedules. Drivers are also responsible for securing loads, completing required paperwork or digital logs, and communicating any issues or delays with dispatch or clients. While most of your time is spent on the road, attention to safe equipment handling and occasional interaction with customers or site personnel are also essential parts of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CDL container driver?

To thrive as a CDL Container Driver, you need a valid CDL (usually Class A or B), a clean driving record, and a solid understanding of DOT safety regulations and best practices. Familiarity with operating container trucks, electronic logging devices (ELDs), GPS navigation, and safe loading/unloading procedures is crucial. Strong time management, attention to detail, and customer service skills help drivers excel in this position. These abilities ensure the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of containers while maintaining compliance and building positive client relationships.

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Commercial Container Driver

La Porte, TX • On-site

Sprint Transport, LLC
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

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Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • The safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and equipment
  • Driving commercial motor vehicles pulling equipment ranging in length from forty-five (45) to fifty-three (53) feet in length, for several consecutive hours (usually no more than five) with occasional stops to load or unload and perform routine service tasks associated with the job
  • Inspecting trucks, chassis, and other equipment before and after trips and submitting reports as required
  • This role will require going in and out of the port daily. Early morning or late evenings and weekend work as required
  • Maintaining Driver Daily Logs in accordance with FMCSR 395
  • Maintaining other paperwork and systems as required by Sprint or its customers
  • Communicating with Sprint fleet management, staff, and customers; in person and by phone

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to regularly climb up into and down out of tractors/containers/tanks/flatbeds, etc.
  • Must be able to raise and lower trailer landing gear by operating hand crank mechanisms in all types of weather conditions; fastening chains or binders to secure loads on trailers during transit
  • Must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop and squat as well as grip, and lift seventy-five (75) lbs. to the waist and forty-two (42) lbs. overhead if necessary during the loading or unloading process
  • Must be able to walk, bend, reach push, pull and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections required by FMCSR Section 396.13

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Three years commercial driving experience, two years container driver, and at least one year hazmat are required
  • Container experience required, tanker endorsement a plus
  • Have a Class A CDL, H endorsement, TWIC card, clean MVR and PSP
  • Be able to pass a road test, drug screen, physical, background check

Company Description

At Sprint Transport, LLC, we specialize in providing exceptional hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquid transportation in the petrochemical industry. Our dedicated fleet of vehicles and extensive inventory of specialty chemical trailers, are of both non-insulated and insulated stainless steel material.

Our company handles long-haul and local movements from terminals centrally located near Houston’s petrochemical hub, the Houston Ship Channel, Baton Rouge, the Golden Triangle, and Freeport.

Sprint Transport, LLC is a high-performance, time-sensitive service that keeps customers' operations working at peak performance levels.

Fully certified and insured, we focus on hiring only experienced chemical drivers, using state-of-the-art equipment, and a time-sensitive scheduling program, all while maintaining a superb safety record. Our drivers have an average of 10+ years of experience and have all the required endorsements related to the products we transport. Safety training is continually updated and modified to address regulatory issues and communicated through specialized training.

Trust Sprint Transport LLC for safe, reliable, and efficient bulk liquid transportation services for the petrochemical industry.