CDL Class A Hazmat/Tanker Truck Driver
JMS TransportTerminal Location: Ennis, TX Route: Local/Regional transporter with weekly home time and some nights out in the truck Hauling: Liquid asphalt and non-hazmat oil Pay and Bonuses: $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 Home Time and Route: 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 Benefits: 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 Requirements: Minimum age: 23 years CDL Class A License 2 years of recent, verifiable CDL Class A experience (required) HazMat 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) What You’ll Do: 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 You’ll Do Well Here If You’re… Dependable and organized Detail-oriented Self-motivated and comfortable working on your own Why JMS Transport? 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. Apply today