10/17/2026
CDL-A DRIVERS β HOUSTON, TX
CDL-A LOCAL PORT CONTAINER DRIVER
π° $1,450β$1,800/WEEK
π΅ $30/HR + $45/HR OVERTIME
π HOME DAILY β LOCAL PORT DRAYAGE
π² $1,200 SIGN-ON BONUS
π HOUSTON / PASADENA / LA PORTE / BAYTOWN
π’ PORT CONTAINERS β BAYPORT & BARBOURS CUT
Looking for a home-daily CDL-A job with local routes? Move import and export containers between Port Houston terminals, warehouses, transload yards, and industrial customers throughout Southeast Houston. This short-haul position offers hourly pay, overtime, and regular local turns.
π₯ JOB HIGHLIGHTS
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Typical weekly gross: approximately $1,650
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$1,200 sign-on bonus paid in stages
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Overtime at $45/hour after 40 hours
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Approximately 44β47 hours per week
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MondayβFriday schedule; occasional Saturday work
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Home daily after the final turn
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Paid orientation and terminal training
π WHAT YOU'LL DO
πΉ Pick up containers at Bayport or Barbours Cut
πΉ Deliver containers to warehouses, transload yards, and local customers
πΉ Return empty containers or pick up the next assigned load
πΉ Inspect container numbers, seals, chassis, and gate paperwork
πΉ Report terminal delays, rejected equipment, and appointment issues
πΉ Maintain ELD records and required inspections
π EQUIPMENT
βοΈ Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 day cabs
βοΈ Primarily 2020β2025 tractors
βοΈ 20-ft and 40-ft container chassis
βοΈ Automatic transmissions
βοΈ ELDs, GPS dispatch, and safety systems on equipped units
π΅ PAY & COMPENSATION
π° $30/hour base pay
π $45/hour overtime after 40 hours
π΅ $1,450β$1,800 typical weekly gross
π $1,200 sign-on bonus: $400 at 30, 90, and 180 days
π³ Weekly direct deposit
βΉοΈ Detention and terminal waiting handled according to applicable pay policy
π SCHEDULE & SERVICE AREA
βοΈ Home every day
βοΈ Typical start: 5:00β7:00 AM
βοΈ Typical finish: 2:00β5:00 PM, depending on terminal and customer delays
βοΈ Houston Ship Channel and Southeast Houston
βοΈ Pasadena, La Porte, Deer Park, Baytown, Channelview, and surrounding areas
π REQUIREMENTS
πΉ Valid Class A CDL
πΉ Valid TWIC card or ability to obtain one
πΉ At least 12 months of recent tractor-trailer experience preferred
πΉ Port, container, or intermodal experience strongly preferred
πΉ Acceptable driving record and safety history
πΉ DOT physical, drug screen, and Clearinghouse review
πΉ Comfortable with terminal procedures and repeated chassis inspections
π© Interested? Email: [email protected]
π Full job details & application link:
https://www.cdlajobsusa.com/cdl-a-intermodal-driver-houston-tx
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