Safety Driver, Commercial

Job overview

The Safety Driver, Commercial role is onsite in Dallas, TX, with the facility identified in Lancaster, TX. The posting lists $37 per hour and $60 per hour when over the road. Kodiak develops autonomous trucking technology and delivers freight for commercial customers; this role supports live commercial operations and deployment of that technology. The driver operates autonomous-enabled trucks on local and over-the-road routes, taking control when needed to maintain safety and compliance. Inspections, route execution, communication, and operational feedback help ensure reliable freight delivery and support continued use of autonomous technology in production environments.

What you'll do

• Safely operate autonomous-enabled commercial trucks on local and over-the-road routes, maintaining situational awareness and taking control when required.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Execute assigned routes, communicate status and issues to Operations and Command Center teams, comply with FMCSA and hours-of-service requirements, maintain records, and provide feedback on vehicle performance and route conditions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

safety driver

commercial trucking

autonomous-enabled trucks

dallas tx

kodiak

class a cdl

$37/hr

$60/hr otr

local and otr routes

live commercial operations

medical benefits

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• accrued paid time off
• parental leave
• long- and short-term disability
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• equity and biannual bonuses
• wellbeing benefits
• holiday double time
• snacks and drinks.

Why this role

Requires a valid Class A CDL, a clean driving record, and at least three years of recent, verifiable Class A driving experience. The role is focused on live commercial operations, not testing.

About the employer

Kodiak is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance. Sector: 48.