Step Deck Truck Driver in Texas — Now Hiring

O Trucking LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

O Trucking LLC seeks a CDL-A step deck truck driver to haul oversized loads across Texas, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. You will use drop-deck trailers with a 42-inch lower deck, handling freight up to 10'2" tall and up to 46,000 lbs, serving tall equipment and specialoversize loads throughout Texas.

Expect 24/7 dispatch support, no forced dispatch, and load-choosing autonomy. Requirements: CDL-A, step deck trailer, experience with over-dimension loads, clean MVR/CSA, COI of

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required.
• Experience with step deck (drop deck) trailers preferred.
• Experience with over-dimension loads preferred.
• Clean MVR and CSA record required.
• Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability.
• Understanding of permit requirements for oversize loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate step deck (drop deck) trailer to haul oversized loads within Texas.
• Haul freight across major Texas markets (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin) and Gulf Coast lanes.
• Coordinate with dispatch and choose loads; participate in a 24/7 dispatch environment.
• Ensure compliance with permit requirements and safety regulations for oversize loads.

Skills

CDL-A license

Step deck trailer

Over-dimension loads

MVR and CSA record

Insurance COI $1M

Oversize permits

Job description

Step Deck truck driver opening in Texas, serving Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin.

Drop-deck trailers with 42-inch lower deck height for freight up to 10'2\" tall. Upper deck 11-13 feet, lower deck 37-40 feet. Max capacity 46,000 lbs. Ideal for tall equipment that exceeds flatbed 8'6\" height limit. Typical freight in Texas: Tall machinery, Agricultural equipment, Construction vehicles, Industrial equipment, Excavators, HVAC units.

Oil and gas equipment, agricultural machinery, and construction vehicles drive step deck demand across Texas. The South's energy infrastructure generates a steady flow of oversized loads that standard flatbeds can't legally handle without expensive permits. Step deck rates in the region reflect this specialized demand.

Common Texas lanes: Oilfield equipment Texas, Industrial machinery Gulf Coast, Agricultural equipment South.

Texas is the #1 state for truck driver employment with more freight tonnage than any other state. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio form the Texas Triangle — one of the busiest freight corridors in North America

Requirements: CDL-A license, Step deck (drop deck) trailer, Experience with over-dimension loads preferred, Clean MVR and CSA record, Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability, Understanding of permit requirements for oversize loads.

Typical pay for step deck work is $0.85–$1.60 per mile. This is a market estimate for the equipment type — the carrier confirms actual pay with you before placement.

24/ 7 dispatch support, no forced dispatch, choose your own loads.

CDL-A license; Step deck (drop deck) trailer; Experience with over-dimension loads preferred; Clean MVR and CSA record; Insurance COI with $1M minimum liability; Understanding of permit requirements for oversize loads