Company
Empire Express
Location
Houston, TX
Job type
Full-time
Salary
1.5K–2K a week
Posted
3 days ago
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Job description
Job Description:
Empire Express is a company built on respect, stability, and a commitment to the people behind the wheel. As a flatbed truck driver with Empire, you’ll join a team that prioritizes clear communication, consistent support, and a culture where your time and effort are valued. From modern equipment to responsive dispatch and leadership that listens, Empire Express creates an environment where CDL-A truck drivers can focus on the road with confidence.
Empire is excited to offer our CDL-A company drivers competitive pay, state-of-the-art equipment, and reliable miles – all without compromising time at home. Learn more about the positive, driver-focused environment we’re creating here at Empire, and apply now to be a part of it!
CDL-A Regional Flatbed Truck Drivers earn great benefits, including:
• Weekly Pay ranges: $1,500 to $2,000 Great bonus opportunities
• * $3,000 sign on bonus
• $3,000 referral bonus
• $200 orientation pay
• Safety and Fuel bonus
• Weekly home time + weekends off!
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• 401k with company match Full medical benefits
• * Customizable insurance options including dental, vision, life, AD&D, and company paid short and long-term disability
• Vacation pay
• Mileage pay - all loaded and empty dispatched miles
• Securement training available
• Premium equipment!
• 2024 or newer Peterbilt 579s, 2027 Volvo and Freightliners
• Refrigerators, Smart TVs and SiriusXM radio free
• Advanced safety tech
Additional CDL-A Truck Driver perks include:
• Pet and rider policy Additional pay opportunities:
• * Tarp pay
• Seniority pay
• Paid for all loaded and empty dispatched miles
• Assigned trucks – no slip seating!
Job Requirements:
CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver Requirements:
• Must have valid Class A CDL
• 21+ years of age
• Must have 6 months verifiable OTR truck driving experience in the last 3 years
• Minimum of 6 months verifiable flatbed experience
Wage Range: 1500.00 - 2000.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Weekly home time + weekends off!
Paid weekly via direct deposit
401k with company match
Full medical benefits
Customizable insurance options including dental, vision, life, AD&D, and company paid short and long-term disability
Vacation pay
Empire Express is a company built on respect, stability, and a commitment to the people behind the wheel. As a flatbed truck driver with Empire, you’ll join a team that prioritizes clear communication, consistent support, and a culture where your time and effort are valued. From modern equipment to responsive dispatch and leadership that listens, Empire Express creates an environment where CDL-A truck drivers can focus on the road with confidence.
Empire is excited to offer our CDL-A company drivers competitive pay, state-of-the-art equipment, and reliable miles – all without compromising time at home. Learn more about the positive, driver-focused environment we’re creating here at Empire, and apply now to be a part of it!
CDL-A Regional Flatbed Truck Drivers earn great benefits, including:
• Weekly Pay ranges: $1,500 to $2,000 Great bonus opportunities
• * $3,000 sign on bonus
• $3,000 referral bonus
• $200 orientation pay
• Safety and Fuel bonus
• Weekly home time + weekends off!
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• 401k with company match Full medical benefits
• * Customizable insurance options including dental, vision, life, AD&D, and company paid short and long-term disability
• Vacation pay
• Mileage pay - all loaded and empty dispatched miles
• Securement training available
• Premium equipment!
• 2024 or newer Peterbilt 579s, 2027 Volvo and Freightliners
• Refrigerators, Smart TVs and SiriusXM radio free
• Advanced safety tech
Additional CDL-A Truck Driver perks include:
• Pet and rider policy Additional pay opportunities:
• * Tarp pay
• Seniority pay
• Paid for all loaded and empty dispatched miles
• Assigned trucks – no slip seating!
Job Requirements:
CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver Requirements:
• Must have valid Class A CDL
• 21+ years of age
• Must have 6 months verifiable OTR truck driving experience in the last 3 years
• Minimum of 6 months verifiable flatbed experience
Wage Range: 1500.00 - 2000.00 per week
General Description of Benefits: Weekly home time + weekends off!
Paid weekly via direct deposit
401k with company match
Full medical benefits
Customizable insurance options including dental, vision, life, AD&D, and company paid short and long-term disability
Vacation pay
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage under the FLSA is $7.25 per hour for covered non-exempt drivers as of 2026. Tipped drivers such as taxi or delivery drivers must receive at least $2.13 per hour in direct wages if tips bring total earnings to $7.25 per hour. Overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week for non-exempt drivers.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa is available for temporary non-agricultural driver jobs, with a FY2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus potential supplemental caps up to 65,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and obtain temporary labor certification from DOL showing no U.S. workers available. Visa valid up to 12 months, extendable to 3 years maximum.
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What are the eligibility requirements for commercial truck driver jobs in the United States?
As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, applicants must be 21 years old for interstate driving or 18 for intrastate, pass a DOT physical exam valid for 24 months, and hold a valid CDL. Disqualifying factors include lifetime DUI or 3+ serious traffic violations in 3 years. No college degree required; high school diploma sufficient.
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