CDL A Local Intermodal Owner Operators in Houston, TX
Drive My Way, Houston, TX, United States
Duration: Full Time
Gulf Winds International is seeking Local Owner Operators for their Houston, TX location. Gulf Winds provides dependable freight volumes across container drayage, transloading, and domestic transportation. As a CDL-A Owner Operator with Gulf Winds, youll enjoy consistent work while staying close to home, ensuring reliable routes and predictable home time.
Compensation:
- Excellent Weekly Pay: Up to $4,000 gross
- Drivers take home 100% of Fuel Surcharge!
- Bonuses:
- Bonuses include safety and performance.
- Additional Earnings: Paid bobtail, chassis splits, waiting time, hazmat, and overweight loads.
- Settlement paid weekly / direct deposit available
Highlights:
- Operate Under Gulf Winds Authority
- Enjoy the backing of a trusted, established carrier.
- Low Weekly Deductions
- Average deductions around $200, helping you take home more.
- Affordable Plate Program
- Streamline compliance for just $40 per week.
- Fuel Discount Program
- Save big with 4060 per gallon off pump price.
- Advanced Technology
- Access our custom-built GWI Move platform for driver messaging, document uploads, and fast, reliable dispatch communication.
- Private Gulf Winds Chassis Pool
- Modern equipment with an average chassis age under 6 years.
- Best-in-Class Retention & Equipment
- LED lighting, radial tires, automatic tire inflation systems, and a driver-first culture that keeps contractors with us.
- Free Parking
- Consistent, Year-Round Freight
- Stay busy with predictable volumes.
- 24/7 Dispatch Support
- Daily Pre-Dispatch
- Know your plan early and stay ahead of your day.
- No Forced Dispatch
- You stay in control of your loads.
Home Time, Route and Schedule
- Home Daily
- Routes: Local & Regional routes that will still get you home daily
- stops may include San Antonio, Dallas, Victoria, TX, Waco, TX, Durant, OK & Seminole, OK
- Level of Touch: Most freight is drop and hook, minimizing load/unload times and boosting efficiency
Equipment Requirement
- Truck must have double or triple axle and be able to pass DOT inspection. No year make or model restrictions if the other criteria are met
Qualifications
- Must have a valid CDL A License
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Minimum 1-year verifiable tractor trailer driving experience in the last 10 years
- TWIC required
- HazMat not required but adds additional opportunities
- 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 be able to pass a previous employer and criminal background check. No misdemeanor in the last five (5) years or felony convictions in the last seven (7) years
- Must live within 60 Miles of Houston, TX
As a full-service, third-party logistics provider, our Owner Operators enjoy consistent and steady work as partners with the largest container drayage provider on the Gulf Coast.