CDL-A Truck Driver Jobs in Houston, TX
Houston is the energy capital of the country and one of the busiest port regions on the Gulf. I-10 crosses town between San Antonio and Louisiana, and I-45 runs north toward Dallas.
Main highways: I-10, I-45, I-69/US-59 and Beltway 8.
What Freight Moves Through Houston
Port Houston is one of the busiest ports in the country, moving containers, chemicals and petroleum products. The Ship Channel area is lined with refineries and petrochemical plants, so tanker, hazmat and flatbed work for energy and industrial customers are a big part of the local market. Houston also has lots of distribution for a huge metro population.
Types of Runs From the Houston Area
Local drivers often run port drayage, chemical and fuel hauling, or delivery around a very spread-out metro. Regional drivers cover Texas and the Gulf Coast toward Louisiana. OTR drivers leave Houston loaded with all kinds of freight heading east and north.
Every carrier is different, so pay, home time and equipment depend on the company and the account. Get the details in writing before you sign on.
How Road Ready Crew Helps Houston Drivers
We're trucker-run, not a call center. You tell us what you need: home time, type of freight, the equipment you want and what you won't put up with. We match you with carriers that are hiring for that kind of seat. Listings change week to week, so we won't promise a job we don't have. Drivers never pay us. Carriers pay us when they hire.
Want to see what's open right now? Check our current CDL-A jobs, or read our driver tips and guides before you talk to a recruiter.
Houston CDL-A Driver FAQ
Do I need hazmat or tanker to work in Houston?
Not always, but a lot of Houston freight is chemical and petroleum, and drivers with tanker and hazmat endorsements usually have more choices. There's dry van and reefer work too. Tell us your endorsements and we'll see what's open.
Does it cost me anything to use Road Ready Crew in Houston?
No. Drivers never pay us a dime. Carriers pay us when they hire a driver we sent them.
Are there CDL-A jobs open in Houston right now?
It depends on the week. Carrier openings around Houston change all the time, and we don't promise a seat before we've talked to you. Fill out the driver form and tell us what you want, and we'll match you with carriers that are hiring for your kind of run.