Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner-Operators
$6.0K/wk
Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending ... Apply Today HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in: Savannah, GA ...
CDL-A Owner Operator Driver - Home Daily in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$3.5K - $4.2K/wk
Local intermodal, port, and drayage routes * Consistent container freight * 24/7 driver-focused ... CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver Requirements * Valid Class A CDL * 1 year of tractor-trailer ...
CDL-A Owner Operator Driver - Home Daily in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$3.5K - $4.2K/wk
Local intermodal, port, and drayage routes * Consistent container freight * 24/7 driver-focused ... CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver Requirements * Valid Class A CDL * 1 year of tractor-trailer ...
Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of ...
Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of ...
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
Drayage Dispatcher
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
Overview The Drayage Dispatcher will be in charge of planning the utilization of the drivers/owner operators for container movements to and from port locations to customer facilities.
Drayage Dispatcher
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
Overview The Drayage Dispatcher will be in charge of planning the utilization of the drivers/owner operators for container movements to and from port locations to customer facilities.
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
Combat Systems Port Engineer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Who We Are T-Solutions is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia. We ... operating and maintenance community. Qualifications * Active DoD Secret security clearance is ...
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| Aspect | Port Owner Operator | Port Truck Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Commercial Driver's License (CDL), business licenses | CDL, possibly additional port-specific certifications |
| Work Environment | Owns and operates trucks, manages logistics at port facilities | Drives port trucks, transports containers within port or to destinations |
| Employer | Self-employed or contracted with shipping companies | Port authority or trucking companies |
Port Owner Operators typically own their trucks and handle logistics independently, while Port Truck Drivers are employed or contracted to operate trucks within port facilities. Both roles require CDL licenses and involve working in port environments, but Owner Operators have more business responsibilities and ownership rights.
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CDL-A Owner-Operators
Virginia Beach, VA
$6.0K/wk
Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
Job description
HUDD Transportation is seeking CDL-A Owner Operators for opportunities across multiple terminals. With freight available in Savannah, Chicago/Elwood, Memphis, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, and Norfolk, drivers can access a strong mix of local, port, rail, and regional work with dependable freight and flexible earning opportunities.
Depending on the terminal and workload, typical weekly gross earnings range from approximately $1,000 to $6,000, with several markets offering home-daily or primarily home-daily opportunities.
Available Locations & Earning Potential Savannah, GA – SAV TerminalTypical weekly pay is approximately $2,800–$5,000+. Local volume can reach 4–5 moves per day, with Statesboro volume averaging 2–3 moves per day and road freight typically providing one move per day.
Average local moves pay about $140 including FSC, while Atlanta-area moves pay approximately $1,000 including FSC. Drivers have access to a mix of local, road, and regional opportunities.
Chicago / Elwood, IL – ELW TerminalTypical weekly pay is approximately $6,000, with drivers generally completing 20–30 moves per week.
Pay per move is approximately $175–$220, with daily earnings around $1,200. Freight includes Chicago-Elwood crosstown moves, I-55 corridor freight, rail ramp-to-ramp, rail-to-customer moves, and regional freight throughout surrounding Midwest states.
Approximately 80% of freight is drop-and-hook.
Memphis, TN – MEM TerminalTypical weekly earnings range from approximately $2,000–$4,000+, depending on workload.
Drivers typically complete 2–3 local turns per day, sometimes four depending on traffic and facility hours. Regional volume is typically around one run per day.
Lane rates vary by route from approximately $120 to $2,109 roundtrip plus FSC. Most drivers are home daily, with the Garden City, GA run being the primary exception.
Mobile, AL – MOB TerminalDrivers average approximately $2,500 per week, with pay per move varying by lane from approximately $70–$1,100+.
Typical volume is 1–2 turns per day, depending on distance. Opportunities include both local and longer regional freight throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.
New Orleans, LA – NO TerminalTypical weekly earnings are approximately $1,000–$2,000+.
Local moves pay approximately $200–$225, while regional moves pay approximately $450–$630 plus FSC. Local Bayer lanes typically provide two turns per day, while regional Yokohama lanes generally provide one run per day.
Most drivers are home daily.
Houston, TX – HOU TerminalTypical weekly pay is approximately $3,500 gross for a standard driver taking freight as dispatched.
Freight is approximately 95% drop-and-pick, with work centered around the Port of Houston, Greater Houston, the I-10 corridor, and regional markets. Drivers are generally pre-dispatched the day before, with moves visible in the app.
Norfolk, VA – CPK TerminalTypical weekly earnings range from approximately $3,000–$5,000, with daily earnings of approximately $600–$1,000.
Drivers typically complete 2–3 moves per day and 12–15 moves per week. The operation includes a combination of local and regional runs with steady freight out of Norfolk.
Local, Port, Rail & Regional FreightHUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending on the terminal. Opportunities can include local port moves, regional runs, rail freight, crosstown moves, drop-and-hook freight, drop-and-pick freight, and multi-state lanes.
Many terminals provide home-daily opportunities, while regional freight gives Owner Operators additional options for longer runs and earning potential.
Owner Operator AdvantagesAvailable programs and perks vary by terminal and can include:
- Pre-dispatched freight
- Home-daily lanes
- Local and regional opportunities
- Drop-and-hook and drop-and-pick freight
- Fuel cards available
- Insurance options available
- Detention pay
- HAZMAT opportunities and incentive pay
- Overweight freight opportunities
- ELD support on applicable regional operations
- Paid empty and loaded miles on applicable lanes
- Weekend freight availability
- Driver-focused terminal and dispatch support
At the Savannah terminal, physical damage coverage through HUDD can include towing reimbursement up to $5,000 per tow and windshield replacement up to $100. The Savannah operation also has Owner Operators who have been with HUDD for 20+ years, reflecting the terminal's established driver base.
Typical Operating AreasOpportunities are available across several major freight markets, including:
Georgia & Florida: Savannah, Garden City, Rincon, Statesboro, Valdosta, Atlanta, Jacksonville and surrounding markets.
Midwest: Chicago, Elwood, Joliet, Milwaukee, Davenport, Indianapolis, Detroit and surrounding regional markets.
Mid-South: Memphis with lanes throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia.
Gulf Coast: Mobile, New Orleans and Houston, with freight throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and Texas.
Mid-Atlantic: Norfolk with lanes extending throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
Why Drive With HUDD Transportation?HUDD Transportation gives Owner Operators access to steady freight, reliable earning opportunities, local and regional flexibility, and driver-focused support across multiple major freight markets.
Whether you prefer home-daily port work, high-volume rail freight, consistent local moves, or longer regional runs, HUDD offers opportunities designed to keep Owner Operators moving.
Apply TodayHUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in:
Savannah, GA | Chicago/Elwood, IL | Memphis, TN | Mobile, AL | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | Norfolk, VA
Typical Weekly Earnings: Approximately $1,000–$6,000 depending on terminal, lanes, workload and schedule.
Freight Opportunities: Local • Port • Drayage • Rail • Regional
Home Time: Home-daily opportunities available in multiple markets.
If you're looking for steady freight, reliable pay, flexible opportunities, and driver-focused support, drive with HUDD Transportation.
Figures are averages and may vary based on terminal, lane, schedule, traffic, port or facility conditions, workload, driver availability and other variables. FSC treatment varies by lane and terminal.
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Hudd Transportation is also looking for CDL-A Subhaulers / Subcontractors – Local & Regional Freight | Los Angeles, CA & Newark, NJ
HUDD Transportation is seeking qualified Subhaulers and Subcontractors to support steady local and regional freight opportunities in the Los Angeles, CA and Newark, NJ markets.
This opportunity is designed for independent trucking companies, independent contractors, and small fleet owners that provide their own tractors and qualified drivers and are looking to add consistent freight to their operation.
HUDD offers access to established freight networks, local and regional opportunities, pre-dispatched freight, and driver-focused operational support. Earnings and freight volume vary by terminal, lane, availability, and the amount of freight your operation chooses to service.
Los Angeles, CA – LOS TerminalThe Los Angeles operation offers a combination of local port work and higher-earning Inland Empire freight, with approximately 20–30+ moves available per week.
Typical volume is approximately 4–6 moves per day, depending on freight availability and your operation's capacity.
Typical Earnings & Volume:
- Local moves average approximately $121 per move
- Inland Empire moves average approximately $255.50 per move
- Local weekly earnings average approximately $2,500
- Inland Empire weekly earnings average approximately $5,500
- Approximately 20–30+ moves per week
- Mix of local port and Inland Empire freight
Pre-dispatch is preferred for empty and loaded port moves, and higher-earning Inland Empire runs are available. HUDD works to minimize dry runs and maximize productivity.
Typical markets include Carson, Long Beach, Torrance, Santa Fe Springs, Beaumont, San Bernardino, Ontario, Fontana, and Chino, CA.
Newark, NJ – EWR TerminalThe Newark operation provides steady local New Jersey freight along with select regional opportunities into Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Typical volume is approximately 4–5 moves per day and 20–25 moves per week.
Typical Earnings & Volume:
- Approximately $600–$1,000 per day
- Approximately $3,000–$5,000 per week
- 20–25 moves per week
- Primarily local New Jersey turns
- Select regional freight into Pennsylvania and Maryland
- Home-daily potential depending on lanes
- Pre-dispatched local and regional moves
Typical markets include Newark, Kearny, Carteret and North Bergen, NJ; Easton and Breinigsville, PA; and Hagerstown, MD.
Who HUDD Is Looking ForHUDD is looking to partner with professional, safety-focused transportation providers capable of reliably servicing committed freight.
Subhaulers should be established independent trucking businesses or contractors that can supply their own equipment and qualified drivers while maintaining the regulatory, safety, insurance, and operational standards required by HUDD.
HUDD Subhauler RequirementsTo qualify as a HUDD Subhauler/Subcontractor, your operation should:
- Be an independent trucking company, independent contractor, or small fleet owner
- Maintain active operating authority
- Maintain appropriate USDOT/MC authority and acceptable FMCSA status
- Maintain an acceptable FMCSA safety and compliance history
- Provide your own tractor(s)
- Provide your own qualified driver(s)
- Maintain required HUDD insurance coverage
- Be responsible for fuel, tractor maintenance, repairs, and other carrier operating expenses
- Maintain proper apportioned registration/plates, where applicable
- Ensure all drivers supplied to HUDD meet applicable FMCSA qualifications
- Complete and document required drug and alcohol screening
- Complete and document required driver background checks
- Ensure applicable drivers maintain TWIC cards for port work
- Meet terminal, customer, and cargo-specific equipment requirements
- Complete the HUDD carrier/subhauler agreement
- Complete Vendor ID/vendor setup
- Complete settlement/payment setup
- Complete dispatch and operational setup
- Receive HUDD Safety approval
- Complete required training
- Maintain sufficient equipment and driver availability to service committed HUDD freight
For established carriers and small fleets, HUDD provides an opportunity to supplement your operation with steady freight and flexible local and regional opportunities in major transportation markets.
The Los Angeles operation offers a mix of port and Inland Empire freight, while Newark provides a combination of high-volume local New Jersey work and regional freight into Pennsylvania and Maryland.
With pre-dispatched opportunities, consistent weekly volume, and operational support, HUDD is looking to develop reliable relationships with Subhaulers capable of safely and consistently servicing customer freight.
Partner With HUDD TransportationIf you operate an independent trucking company or small fleet and are looking for consistent local and regional freight, HUDD Transportation wants to hear from you.
Current Markets: Los Angeles, CA | Newark, NJ
Opportunity: Subhauler / Subcontractor
Freight: Local • Port • Inland Empire • Regional
Equipment: Subhauler-provided tractors
Drivers: Subhauler-provided qualified CDL-A drivers
Authority: Active USDOT/MC and acceptable FMCSA status required
Put your equipment to work with HUDD Transportation. Apply today to become a HUDD Subhauler/Subcontractor.