CDL A Local Intermodal Owner Operators in Houston, TX

Company: Gulf Winds International Inc.
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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, you'll 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
    • Referral bonuses available, amounts change monthly
    • Safety bonuses available, amounts change monthly
    • Additional Earnings: Paid bobtail, chassis splits, waiting time, hazmat, and overweight loads.
    • Settlement paid weekly / direct deposit availableHighlights:
      • Run under Gulf Winds authority
      • Low Deductions: Average deductions around $200, keeping more money in your pocket.
      • Affordable Plate Program: Streamline your operations for only $40 a week.'
      • Fuel discount program
        • Get 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 retention
          • Best in class equipment: LEDs, radial tires, tire inflation systems
          • Free parking
          • Consistent, year-round freight
          • 24/7 Dispatch
          • Pre-dispatch Daily
          • No forced dispatch
          • Tire discounts availableHome 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 efficiencyEquipment Requirement
                • Any year of truck as long as it passes inspection
                • Sleeper or Double Axle Day cabQualifications
                  • 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.

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