CDL A Local Intermodal Owner Operators in Memphis, TN

Gulf Winds is seeking Local Owner Operators for its Memphis, TN 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: $4,000 + 100% FSC
  • Fuel surcharge paid off gross (% of load)
• Bonuses:
  • Frequently available bonuses include sign-on, referral, and safety. Ask your Gulf Winds recruiter for the current amounts, as they change monthly
• Additional pay for Hazmat and overweight
• Settlement paid weekly / direct deposit available

Highlights:

• Run under Gulf Winds authority
• Fuel discount program
  • Get 40-60 cents off pump price
• 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 available

Home Time, Route and Schedule

• Home Daily
• Routes: Tennessee including Nashville, Martin, Jackson
• Level of touch: 75% drop and pick/hook

Equipment Requirements

• Any year of truck as long as it passes inspection

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, 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 Memphis, TN

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.