Contracting CDL-A
Owner Operators

Experienced Owner Operators

Earn up to $200,000 per year*

Operator-friendly schedule
Home nightly, no forced dispatch

Gulf Winds Driver League perks

New equip, 24/7 support, consistent freight
Next Step: Speak to Recruiter

Gulf Winds Driver League: Owner Operators Needed

Gulf Winds Driver League: Owner Operators Needed

At Gulf Winds, we value YOU. With consistent work, top pay & a commitment to flexibility, let your miles take you further with Gulf Winds.

 

We currently have immediate openings for Regional Owner Operators with consistent home time. Speak to a recruiter to get started!

CDL-A Owner Operators

  • Hiring experienced Owner Operators
  • Average pay range: $170,000 – $200,000 per year*
  • Additional sign-on & referral bonuses available if qualified
  • Home nightly or most nights, based on location
  • 92% drop and hook
  • Fuel surcharge paid off gross
  • Clean Roadside Inspection safety bonuses
  • 24/7 Dispatch; No forced dispatch
  • Pre-dispatch daily available
  • Low deductions averaging $200

Driver League perks

  • Best in class driver retention
  • Best in class equipment: LED lights, radial tires, & tire inflation systems
  • Gulf Winds owns & maintains over 2,900 chassis
  • Average age of equipment is less than 6 years old
  • Great pay with sign on and referral bonuses available
  • Fuel discounts
  • Consistent, year-round freight
  • Free parking

Benefits

Equipment

*Pay varies by route, location, experience level, and performance.

**There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

"Partnering with Gulf Winds is like a dream come true, because they're not like other container companies. They're more of a family-oriented/driven company and it's just a different experience. I've worked for eight different other container companies and it's totally different working for them and working for Gulf Winds."
Roger BoydMemphis Local Owner Operator
"Being an Owner Operator you have a bunch of flexibility. With Gulf Winds it's not a forced dispatch company, so like for whatever reason you have something that comes up, you can take the time off. I value that a lot."
Scott YoungSavannah Owner Operator
"Partnering with Gulf Winds has been great, has been a great move for me. A lot of benefits, the flexibility of home time, legitimate income, I really can't complain about Gulf Winds."
Joel GarciaHouston Regional Owner Operator

Gulf Winds
Wants YOU!

Driver Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • 1 year verifiable CDL-A experience
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • TWIC - Must have or be willing to obtain

Active Hiring Areas

Local/Regional OO positions with Daily Home Time:

Baltimore, MD

Norfolk, VA

Savannah, GA

 Charleston, SC

 Houston, TX

 Dallas, TX

 Fort Worth, TX

 Memphis, TN

 Mobile, AL

 Chicago, IL

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