CDL Class A Hazmat​/Tanker Truck Driver

Ennis, TX

Local/Regional transporter with weekly home time and some nights out in the truck

Liquid asphalt and non-hazmat oil

• $0.60/mile, loaded or empty
• $80,000+ per year for full-time drivers ($1,600 average weekly gross)
• $60/day per diem on nights out
• $1,200 annual safety and performance bonus
• $50 for every clean DOT inspection
• $1,000 driver referral bonus
• Annual Christmas bonus and recognition bonuses
• Detention pay and stop pay
• Additional pay, depending on location and customer:
  • Pump-off/air-off pay
  • Chemical suit-up pay
  • Reload pay
  • Truck-ordered-not-used pay

• Local/regional transporters with weekly home time and some nights out in the truck
• Number of nights out will vary weekly
• No-touch freight
• Equipment:
• Late-model Freightliner, Kenworth, and Peterbilt trucks
• Large sleeper cabs
• Mix of automatic and manual transmissions
• In-house maintenance shop

Health Insurance Options:

• • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plan with a prescription card: 90% covered by company, 10% by driver
  • High-deductible HSA plan: JMS pays 100% of the premium
• Optional dental, vision, and supplemental plans
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Paid medical card renewal
• TWIC reimbursement- must be an active, working employee
• DOT physical renewals
• Life insurance: 20K initially, 35K after 60 days
• Paid Time Off:
  Seven paid holidays plus a floating holiday, plus load pay if the driver works on the holiday
• Two paid Bereavement and 3 sick/personal days, after 90 days for each employee. Renews on the anniversary date each year
• Paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 3, and 3 weeks after 5 years. Renews on the anniversary date; unused days roll over, and employees can sell their days
• Paid uniforms

• Minimum age: 23 years
• CDL Class A License
• 2 years of recent, verifiable CDL Class A experience (required)
• Haz Mat and Tanker endorsements (required)
• Clean driving record + PSP report (required)
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• TWIC (preferred). JMS expects drivers to get a TWIC upon hire, if requested.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs
• Must have or be willing to obtain a TWIC card
• Cell phone with voicemail & basic mobile/electronic device proficiency
• Ability to operate a standard transmission (10, 13, or 18 speeds)

• Safely transport tanker and hazmat freight on time
• Complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections
• Make sure loads are secured, documented, and delivered according to the manifest
• Keep in contact with dispatch and accurately log your hours of service
• Keep your truck clean and schedule service when needed
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and company safety rules

• Dependable and organized
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and comfortable working on your own

At JMS, safety isn't just a priority; it's the standard. Our in-house shop keeps your equipment road-ready, and our bonuses reward clean, safe driving. You get steady miles and real pay, and you're still home every week.