Safety Driver, Commercial (Autonomous Trucking)

TL;DR

Safety Driver, Commercial (Autonomous Trucking): Operating autonomous-enabled commercial trucks on local and over-the-road freight routes with an accent on safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable customer deliveries. Focus on taking control when required, validating vehicle readiness, managing live highway operations, and supporting the safe deployment of autonomous trucking technology.

Location: Lancaster, Texas, United States; commercial freight routes may include local and over-the-road operations.

Salary: $37/hour with predictable scheduling and $60/hour for over-the-road routes; double time for holiday pay.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered autonomous driving technology for commercial trucking and public-sector transportation, including freight delivery and defense applications.

What you will do

• Operate autonomous-enabled commercial trucks on local and over-the-road freight routes.
• Take control of the vehicle when necessary to maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and mission success.
• Complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle roadworthiness.
• Execute dispatched routes, meet customer schedules, and communicate status, delays, and operational issues.
• Follow FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and company safety policies.
• Maintain trip records and provide feedback on vehicle performance, route conditions, and operational processes.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record.
• At least 3 years of recent, verifiable Class A driving experience.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles as an essential job function.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, motor vehicle record review, DOT physical, and practical driving assessment.
• High school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills.
• Residence, U.S. person status, or citizenship may be subject to additional verification and national security or export-control restrictions.

Nice to have

• Experience in test driving, autonomous or ADAS validation, specialized transport, or other high-awareness roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-first, diverse, and collaborative working environment.
• Clean, newer vehicles with snacks and drinks provided.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including infertility benefits.
• Accrued PTO, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and Fidelity 401(k).
• Equity, biannual bonuses, holiday double time, referral incentives, and other programs.
• Facility perks include catered lunch, a stocked kitchen, dog-friendly space, and free EV charging.

Hiring process

• Initial application screening may be supported by a third-party AI tool, with final decisions made by human recruiters.
• Hiring includes background, drug, MVR, DOT physical, and practical driving evaluations.