CDL A Local Intermodal Owner Operators in Houston, TX Job at Gulf Winds International Inc. (search conducted by Drive My ..., Houston, TX

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  • Gulf Winds International Inc. (search conducted by Drive My ...
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

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 available

Highlights:

  • 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 available

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

  • Any year of truck as long as it passes inspection
  • Sleeper or Double Axle Day cab

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.

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Job Tags

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