Regional Owner Operator Truck Driver - Home Daily

Houston, TX

1000 E. Barbours Cut Blvd., La Porte, TX 77571

Pay & Details

  • Top Owner Operators average $170,000 - $200,000 per year + FSC Paid Off Gross
  • Earn $4,000 Gross Weekly + a percentage-based fuel surcharge
  • Fuel Surcharge: You're covered with a surcharge paid off gross (% of load), protecting you from fluctuating fuel costs
  • Additional Earnings: Paid bobtail, chassis splits, waiting time, Hazmat, and overweight loads
  • Settlement: Weekly payments to keep your cash flow steady
  • Bonuses: Sign-on, referral, and safety bonuses to reward your commitment and performance
  • Routes: Local routes in the greater Houston area combined with regional out-and-back routes, offering flexibility and stability
  • Home Time: Enjoy being home daily with a mixture of local and regional runs
  • Level of Touch: Local freight is 75% drop and hook.

Benefits & Advantages

  • Consistent Freight: Steady work ensures you’re always on the move
  • Pre-Dispatched Daily: Advanced scheduling to keep your routes predictable and your time managed effectively
  • Private Chassis: Access to our fleet for more control and reliability
  • Low Deductions: Average deductions around $200, keeping more money in your pocket
  • Plate Program Available: Simplify your operations
  • Fuel Discounts: Significant savings with our fuel card and discount programs. Fuel anywhere using Comdata with multiple fuel discount options
  • Truck Parking: Free parking available for your convenience
  • 24/7 Dispatch: Around-the-clock support to keep you on the move
  • Top Technology: Utilize our custom-built GWI Move app for driver messaging, document uploads, and fast dispatch communication
  • Non-Forced Dispatch: Maintain the freedom to choose your loads.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have valid Class A CDL
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have 1 year of verifiable CDL-A driving experience within the last 10 years.
  • No more than three (3) moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) months.
  • No more than two (2) preventable accidents within the last twenty-four (24) months.
  • Must be able to pass a FMCSA pre-hire drug screen and have no prior FMCSA positive drug and/or alcohol testing or refusals within the last 10 years.
  • Must live within 60 Miles of Houston, TX.
  • Hazmat is not required but adds additional opportunities.
  • Must have TWIC card.

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About Gulf Winds

Gulf Winds is a leading provider of drayage, transloading, and domestic freight services, serving importers and exporters globally. We redefine expectations for intermodal trucking through innovation, people, and purpose. Committed to continuous investment in technology, talent, and supply chain infrastructure, Gulf Winds stands alone as the largest and most robust transportation provider for Port Houston. Our extensive network includes locations in Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Chicago.

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