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OTR Driver CDL

Bot Auto logoBot Auto~$25–$50/hrtypicalHouston, TX, United States (1 more location)More robot jobs in Houston, TXPosted 5d ago
  • Training provided
  • CDL
  • 3+ yr experience
  • Background check

Open in 2 locations

Bot Auto posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: schedules, contract type and pay can differ between locations.

About the role

Where Trucking, Safety, and Technology Meet

Over-the-road CDL driving job with competitive mileage pay and steady miles. Join Bot Auto's team of dedicated, safe drivers helping map the future of logistics in America.

We're combining self-driving technology with a Transportation-as-a-Service model to make highways safer and freight moves smarter. As a driver here, you're not just running routes - You're part of the team laying the foundation for the future of trucking.

Position Summary

The OTR Driver is a commercially focused CDL professional who runs long-haul freight across multiple states, typically spending several days on the road between home time. This role is essential to supporting Bot Auto's long-haul network and may include ADS-equipped equipment depending on assignment.

Why Join Bot Auto?

  • Competitive pay per mile
  • Consistent miles and freight
  • Autonomy incentive pay
  • Accessorial pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Safety bonus program
  • Structured advancement path - pay increases at each tier
  • Be part of one of the first autonomous freight networks in the U.S.
  • Safety Focused Culture

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle on long-haul, multi-state routes in compliance with federal Hours of Service rules
  • Plan trips to meet delivery windows, including fuel stops, rest breaks, and overnight parking
  • Operate ADS-equipped equipment when assigned, following applicable data-collection or support protocols
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and keep accurate ELD logs and vehicle inspection reports
  • Stay in regular contact with Dispatch on load status, delays, and route changes

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable employment history
  • Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable commercial motor vehicle driving experience
  • Current, valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Clean driving record: no more than one (1) moving violation or one (1) accident within the last three (3) years (combined violations and accidents not to exceed two (2) in a three-year period)
  • Must pass a road test and demonstrate proficiency operating all equipment/trailers used by BOT Auto
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Subject to all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident); passing a DOT physical and DOT/SAMHSA drug screen is a condition of employment
  • Available for multi-day, over-the-road assignments, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require
  • English proficiency required: must be able to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports and records, per federal DOT requirements (49 CFR 391.11(b)(2))

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bot Auto is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

From Bot Auto's job posting for Houston, TX, United States, checked Nov 12, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

The application

Your details and CV, then 4 questions.

Have readyCVCover letter (optional)LinkedIn (optional)
  1. 1.
    Do you have a minimum of 3 years of verifiable commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driving experience?Yes or no
  2. 2.
    Do you currently hold a valid CDL?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    What class of CDL do you currently hold?Pick one: Class A · Class B · Class C · None
  4. 4.
    In the last 3 years, have you had more than 1 moving violation, more than 1 accident, or more than 2 combined violations/accidents?Yes or no

From Bot Auto's apply page, checked Nov 7, 2026.

About Bot Auto

Worker roles include Local Driver CDL and Local Driver CDL, collected from the employer's live hiring board.

How it pays: Employment and payment terms are stated in individual job postings.

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