Job Details

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, you'll 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 40-60¢ 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.