Gulf Winds is seeking Local Owner Operators for its Houston, TX location. Gulf Winds serves the container drayage, transloading, and domestic transportation industries and offers CDL-A owner operators consistently high volumes of work. Plus, youll stay close to your starting point, making your runs and home time dependable.
Compensation :
- Average Weekly Pay : $4,500 + 100% FSC
Fuel surcharge paid off gross (% of load)
Bonuses :Sign on bonuses available, amounts change monthly
Referralbonuses available, amounts change monthlySafety bonusesavailable, amounts change monthlyAdditional Earnings : Paid bobtail, chassis splits, waiting time, hazmat, and overweight loads.Settlement paid weekly / direct deposit availableHighlights :
Run under Gulf Winds authorityLow Deductions : Average deductions around $200, keeping more money in your pocket.Affordable Plate Program : Streamline your operations for only $40 a week.'Fuel discount programGet 40-60 cents off pump price
Top Technology : Utilize our custom-built GWI Move software for driver messaging, document uploads, and fast dispatch communication.Private Gulf Winds Chassis (owns 2,900)Average age of chassis is less than 6 years old
Best in class driver retentionBest in class equipment : LEDs, radial tires, tire inflation systemsFree parkingConsistent, year-round freight24 / 7 DispatchPre-dispatch DailyNo forced dispatchTire discounts availableHome Time, Route and Schedule
Home DailyRoutes : Local & Regional routes that will still get you home dailystops 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 efficiencyEquipment Requirement
Any year of truck as long as it passes inspectionSleeper or Double Axle Day cabQualifications
Must have a valid CDL A LicenseMinimum 21 years of ageMinimum 1-year verifiable tractor trailer driving experience in the last 10 yearsTWIC required, HazMat not required but adds additional opportunitiesNo 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) monthsMust 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 yearsMust 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) yearsMust live within 60 Miles of Houston, TXAs 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.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Transportation