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Flexible / Owner-Operator Trucking Jobs in Texas

Find truck driver positions in Texas with flexible / owner-operator home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in TX.

Home Time

You choose your own schedule

Expected Pay

$150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net)

TX CDL-A Avg

$62,400

Flexible / Owner-Operator Jobs in Texas

Texas is a strong market for flexible / owner-operator trucking positions. Texas is the largest trucking market in the United States. The state's massive geographic size, oil and gas industry, cross-border trade with Mexico, and diverse economy create more trucking jobs than any other state. The Texas Triangle (Houston-Dallas-San Antonio) generates enormous freight volume. Key industries including Oil & gas (Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast), Cross-border trade (Mexico, multiple ports of entry), Agriculture (cattle, cotton, grain) create consistent demand for drivers who want flexible / owner-operator schedules.

Flexible / Owner-Operator Job Types Available in TX

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Independent owner-operator (own authority)
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Leased owner-operator (carrier contract)
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Power-only contractor
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Expedited freight specialist
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Hot shot hauler
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Specialized/oversized hauler (independent)

Companies Offering Flexible / Owner-Operator in Texas

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Landstar System (agent-based)
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Mercer Transportation
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CH Robinson (brokered loads)
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Total Quality Logistics
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Amazon Relay (power-only)

Freight Corridors in Texas

I-35 (Dallas to San Antonio to Laredo)
I-10 (Houston to San Antonio to El Paso)
I-45 (Dallas to Houston)

Major Trucking Cities in Texas

Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
San Antonio, TX
Austin, TX
Fort Worth, TX
El Paso, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do flexible / owner-operator truck drivers make in Texas?

Flexible / Owner-Operator truck drivers in Texas typically earn $150,000 - $300,000+ gross ($60,000 - $120,000 net) annually. The overall CDL-A average in Texas is $62,400. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What flexible / owner-operator trucking jobs are available in Texas?

Texas offers flexible / owner-operator positions in Independent owner-operator (own authority), Leased owner-operator (carrier contract), Power-only contractor. The state's key industries (Oil & gas (Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast) and Cross-border trade (Mexico, multiple ports of entry)) create consistent demand for drivers with this schedule.

Which companies offer flexible / owner-operator schedules in Texas?

Major carriers offering flexible / owner-operator schedules with operations in Texas include Landstar System (agent-based), Mercer Transportation, CH Robinson (brokered loads). Check each carrier's website for current openings near Houston.