ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Very High Demand
Regional Truck Driver Jobs in Texas
Browse regional trucking positions across Texas with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Regional Trucking in Texas
Texas is the nation’s largest state trucking market: Port of Houston and Gulf petrochemical freight, Laredo and El Paso Mexico border crossings, and the I-35/I-10/I-45 Texas Triangle metros. Regional driver demand in Texas is very high, with multi-state runs that usually keep drivers within a few hundred miles of a Texas domicile and weekly home time on many accounts.
Top Companies Hiring Regional Drivers in TX
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Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Driving job listings in Texas
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Reefer Driver
70¢ per mile · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
OTR Dry Van Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$60,000 - $84,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$61,500 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$67,000 - $95,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$45,000 - $63,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$51,000 - $72,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,500 - $62,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Regional Jobs in Texas
Houston
Texas
Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
Texas
Austin
Texas
Fort Worth
Texas
Key Freight Routes in Texas
1
I-35 (Dallas to San Antonio to Laredo)
2
I-10 (Houston to San Antonio to El Paso)
3
I-45 (Dallas to Houston)
Requirements for Regional Driving in TX
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months CDL-A experience (some carriers accept recent graduates)
- Clean MVR with no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
- DOT physical card
- Willingness to travel multi-state routes within assigned region
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check
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Regional Trucking Jobs in Texas — FAQs
How much do regional truck drivers make in Texas?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for regional drivers in Texas. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How often do regional drivers in Texas get home?
Most regional driving positions based in Texas offer weekly home time, with many carriers guaranteeing at least 34 hours off each week. Some premium regional accounts get drivers home every weekend. The frequency depends on the carrier, account, and your home terminal location relative to the regional freight lanes.
Are trucking companies in Texas hiring regional drivers in 2026?
Yes — regional driver demand in Texas is very high heading into 2026. Texas is one of the top hiring markets for regional drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in TX.