Straight Truck Jobs in Katy, TX

A Straight Truck, also known as a box truck or a cube van, plays an essential role in the transportation industry. These vehicles are crucial for local deliveries and short hauls, often carrying goods from warehouses to retail outlets, or delivering packages in urban areas. Straight Trucks are typically easier to navigate in congested areas compared to larger tractor-trailers, making them ideal for delivery in densely populated regions. They serve as a vital cog in the supply chain, ensuring the smooth and timely transportation of goods to their final destination.

To operate a Straight Truck, one must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - specifically a Class B CDL - or a specialized Straight Truck certification. Important skills for this role include the ability to operate and maintain the vehicle, strong spatial awareness for loading and unloading goods, as well as navigation and route planning skills. Prior job roles that can lead to this position may include a delivery driver, a warehouse worker, or a forklift operator, each providing relevant experience in handling goods, understanding delivery procedures, and operating commercial vehicles.

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1 Year Exp. Required - CDL-A Flatbed Driver - Avg. $1,200-$1,500/Week

  • Cypress, TX (9 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cypress, TX (9 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 3 hours ago

A CDL 1 year of flatbed experience required Interested in Driving for JD & Billy Hines?...

CDL Flatbed Drivers

  • Cypress, TX (9 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (9 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job details below: COMPENSATION: Paid weekly & Direct Deposit DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Class A CDL 2-years of verifiable Tractor-Trailer experience & 1-year of verifiable flatbed driving experience...

Class A Flatbed Driver

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Manual transmission Pays overtime Temp and Temp to Hire opportunities are available TWIC required Flexibility is a plus Comply with company policies and all Federal and State DOT regulations when driving...

Delivery Truck Driver - CDL

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Would you like a truck driving career where you can be home daily with no nights or weekends? Join our team today!...

$200/30% Rate - Dry-Van/Flatbed Driver CDL Offer - TODAY!

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago

$200/30% Rate - Dry-Van/Flatbed Driver CDL Offer - TODAY! (Houston) Kumar Transport LLC compensation: $200/30% Rate - Dry-Van/Flatbed Driver CDL Offer - TODAY! employment type: experience level:...

CDL driver flatbed

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago

un CDL driver flatbed (houston) compensation: 2000 Need CDL-A driver for flatbed, sleeper truck, ASAP 27% gross txt me ... post id: ... updated: [ ]

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver - Houston (R187354)

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 22 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Education High School or GED or equivalent Experience One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck Valid Commercial Drivers License Class B (Class...

CDL-A Flatbed Drivers / $1,400 - $1,600 Weekly / 1 Year EXP Req'd

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

P&S Transportation is hiring CDL-A Flatbed Drivers! Family is important to us, so we get you home to yours Flatbed Driver Benefits: Earn 27% of load revenue - when freight goes up, your...

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Katy, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Straight Truck positions.



Highest Education Level

Straight Trucks in Katy, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.6%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.0%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Straight Trucks in Katy, TX
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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