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OTR / Extended Away Trucking Jobs in Texas

Find truck driver positions in Texas with otr / extended away home time. Browse job types, expected pay, and top hiring companies in TX.

Home Time

Out 3-4 weeks, home 3-5 days

Expected Pay

$62,000 - $90,000

TX CDL-A Avg

$62,400

OTR / Extended Away Jobs in Texas

Texas is a strong market for otr / extended away 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 otr / extended away schedules.

OTR / Extended Away Job Types Available in TX

1
OTR solo dry van
2
OTR team driver
3
OTR refrigerated driver
4
OTR flatbed driver
5
Expedited freight driver
6
Household goods mover
7
Oversized load escort/driver

Companies Offering OTR / Extended Away in Texas

P
Prime Inc
C
CRST International
C
Covenant Transport
C
Crete Carrier Corporation
R
Ryder System

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 otr / extended away truck drivers make in Texas?

OTR / Extended Away truck drivers in Texas typically earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually. The overall CDL-A average in Texas is $62,400. Pay varies by carrier, freight type, and endorsements.

What otr / extended away trucking jobs are available in Texas?

Texas offers otr / extended away positions in OTR solo dry van, OTR team driver, OTR refrigerated driver. 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 otr / extended away schedules in Texas?

Major carriers offering otr / extended away schedules with operations in Texas include Prime Inc, CRST International, Covenant Transport. Check each carrier's website for current openings near Houston.