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Regional Owner Operator Truck Driver - Home Daily

Memphis, TN

5577 Mineral Wells Rd, Memphis, TN 38141

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: Regional out-and-back routes in the greater Memphis area, offering flexibility and stability
  • Home Time: Enjoy being home daily with a mixture of local and regional runs
  • Level of Touch: 92% of our freight is drop and hook, minimizing load/unload times and boosting efficiency.

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 2 moving violations or 2 preventable accidents within the last 2 years OR a combination of moving violations and accidents cannot exceed 3 within the last 2 years
  • Must be able to pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen with no prior positive drug or alcohol testing or refusals in a DOT regulated testing program
  • Truck must be registered with GPA
  • Sleeper or Double Axle Day cab. No truck year requirement, but it must pass an inspection
  • Operate under Gulf Winds authority.

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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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