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Dunavant Logistics

$180K/yr

CDL-A Intermodal Owner Operators Earn Up to $180,000/Year! Home Daily | 100% Drop & Hook | Local WorkHouston, TX Looking for local work with big-time earnings? We re contracting CDL-A Owner Operators ...

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Intermodal Owner Operators are independent truck drivers or small business owners who transport freight using multiple modes of transportation, such as trucks, trains, and ships. They typically own or lease their own trucks and contract with intermodal carriers or logistics companies to move containers between ports, rail yards, and customer locations. This role allows for flexible schedules and the potential for higher earnings, but also comes with responsibilities such as maintaining the truck, managing expenses, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
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CDL-A Intermodal Owner Operators

Dunavant Logistics

Baytown, TX • On-site

$180K/yr

Full-time

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Job Description:

CDL-A Intermodal Owner Operators Earn Up to $180,000/Year! Home Daily | 100% Drop & Hook | Local WorkHouston, TX

Looking for local work with big-time earnings? We re contracting CDL-A Owner Operators to run steady, LOCAL and REGIONAL freight with high weekly pay, daily home time, and a company that puts drivers first.WHY DRIVERS CHOOSE US!Top-Tier Pay Structure

Now offering bonuses at this terminal for the first time ever:

  • $1,500 Referral Bonus
  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • OO/Driver Combos are now eligible for bonuses too!
  • $2,000 $3,500 weekly take-home
  • Earn up to $180,000 annually
  • Incentive pay for:
  • Hazmat loads
  • Tanker-endorsed freight
  • Heavy loads
  • Chassis splits & layovers

LOCAL/REGIONAL AND DISTANCE DRIVING AT IT'S BEST!

  • Home daily Monday through Friday schedule
  • 100% Drop & Hook no-touch freight
  • Steady work year-round no slow seasons
  • Local/Regional/Distance- routes offered

STRONG DRIVER SUPPORT!

  • Fuel surcharge program
  • Fuel cards with deep discounts
  • 24/7 gate access and maintenance support
  • Over 350 chassis units available no equipment delays
  • Safety performance bonuses

ENDORSEMENTS = BIGGER WEEKLY PAYCHECKS!

  • Tanker Endorsement? Huge Plus.
  • Hazmat Endorsement? Even Better.
  • Every load pays more with endorsements!

GET PAID WHAT YOUR WORTH! DRIVE WITH A PURPOSE!Whether you're a seasoned driver or looking for a solid local opportunity, we ve got the freight, the pay, and the support you need to succeed.Apply now and start earning FAST.REQUIREMENTS:

  • Applicants must have a valid Class A CDL
  • Applications must either have a minimum of 15 months of verifiable Tractor Trailer experience within the last three years OR 24 months of tractor trailer driving experience within the last four years
  • TWIC card is preferred in port city locations

Call 866-535-6884 to speak to someone today!

About DunavantFounded in 1928, and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Dunavant gained more than 50 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management as one of the largest global commodities distributors in the world. In 2010, the company expanded its established logistics model beyond commodities to other industries including the automotive aftermarket, chemical, food and beverage, paper and packaging, and retail. With solutions within the four main service verticals global, freight, distribution, and consulting - Dunavant provides the knowledge, experience, and technology necessary to ensure supply chain efficiency and effectiveness for its customers.

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