CDL A Local Intermodal Owner Operators in Houston, TX

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.