Dedicated CDL-A Retail Truck Driver – Home Weekly | Texas ONLY | Avg $220/day

Thedrivingdesk; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly home time

No-touch freight

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is seeking experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a Texas-based dry van operation serving Houston, San Antonio, and surrounding South Texas markets.

Drivers transport dry van freight throughout Texas, completing pickups and deliveries on a rotating schedule with home weekly. This is a Texas-only operation with no nationwide OTR routes, and some weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 6 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Must meet DOT and company safety qualifications.
• Must reside within approved Texas hiring area.
• HazMat endorsement preferred but not mandatory.
• This position is not open to trainees, team-driver applications, or owner-operators.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer on Texas routes.
• Transport dry van freight between customer locations and distribution facilities.
• Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain electronic logs and required paperwork.
• Follow DOT hours-of-service regulations.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding load status and delays.
• Complete live-load, live-unload, and drop-and-hook assignments.
• Maintain safe driving practices.
• Follow company transportation and safety procedures.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

6 months experience

Solo driver

Day & night driving

Weekend work

Job description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a Texas-based dry van operation serving Houston, San Antonio, and surrounding South Texas markets.

This opportunity offers average weekly earnings of $1,200–$1,300, weekly home time, no-touch freight, and a minimum daily pay structure with additional earning opportunities.

Drivers transport dry van freight throughout Texas, completing assigned pickups and deliveries on a rotating schedule.

This is a Texas-only operation, allowing drivers to remain within the state rather than travel on nationwide OTR routes.

5 solo driver positions are currently listed.

Pay & Compensation

• Average Weekly Earnings: $1,200–$1,300
• Minimum Daily Pay: $220 per qualifying day
• Stop Pay: $15 per qualifying stop
• Additional mileage-based performance bonus opportunities
• Approximately 1,700–2,000 miles per week
• Initial pay guarantee described as applying for three months after the first solo dispatch, subject to confirmation of eligibility and terms

Compensation includes daily pay and applicable performance incentives. Actual earnings depend on assigned work, qualifying days, miles, and bonus eligibility. Average weekly earnings are not guaranteed.

Schedule & Home Time

• Home weekly
• 6 days on / 2 days off
• Day and night driving assignments
• Weekend availability required
• Some holiday work may be required
• Approximately 1,700–2,000 miles per week
• Texas-based driving assignments

Drivers must be comfortable with varying dispatch schedules and both daytime and nighttime driving.

Operating Area

Drivers primarily operate throughout South and Central Texas, including:

• Houston, TX
• San Antonio, TX
• Laredo, TX
• McAllen, TX
• Bro

Operating Area

Drivers primarily operate throughout South and Central Texas, including:

• Houston, TX
• San Antonio, TX
• Laredo, TX
• McAllen, TX
• Brownsville, TX
• Harlingen, TX
• Surrounding Texas markets

Routes and assignments vary based on operational needs.

Freight & Equipment

• Dry van trailers
• No-touch freight
• Live loading and unloading appointments
• Preloaded trailers
• Drop-and-hook opportunities
• Solo company-driver operation

No-touch freight means drivers are not expected to manually load or unload freight. Live loading and unloading appointments may still require waiting at customer facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer throughout assigned Texas routes.
• Transport dry van freight between customer locations and distribution facilities.
• Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate electronic driving logs and required paperwork.
• Follow DOT hours-of-service regulations.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding load status and delays.
• Complete live-load, live-unload, and drop-and-hook assignments.
• Maintain safe driving practices.
• Follow company transportation and safety procedures.

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience, subject to final account verification
• Must meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications
• Must be eligible to operate as a solo company driver
• Must be available for day and night driving assignments
• Must be willing to work weekends and some holidays
• Must meet applicable driving record and background requirements
• Must reside within an approved Texas hiring area

HazMat endorsement is preferred but is not listed as mandatory in the detailed account profile.

This position is not accepting trainees, team-driver applications, or owner-operators.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Texas-only driving routes
• Home weekly
• Average weekly earnings of $1,200–$1,300
• Minimum daily pay structure
• Additional performance bonus opportunities
• No-touch dry van freight
• Solo driving opportunities
• Consistent regional freight assignments
• Opportunities for live-load and drop-and-hook operations