Access our pool of pre-screened power only drivers in Texas. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years OTR with various trailer types experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
185,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Power Only Driver Requirements in Texas
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years OTR with various trailer types
Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Experience coupling and uncoupling various trailer types
Familiarity with trailer inspection and pre-trip procedures
Adaptability to different trailer handling characteristics
GPS-equipped tractor for real-time trailer tracking
Texas Market for Power Only Drivers
Top Cities for Power Only Hiring in Texas
#1
Dallas
#2
Houston
#3
San Antonio
#4
Austin
#5
Fort Worth
#6
El Paso
#7
Laredo
Employers Driving Power Only Demand in Texas
Amazon (25+ FCs)Toyota (San Antonio)Port of HoustonTesla (Austin)Walmart (10+ DCs)
Why Hire Power Only Drivers in Texas
Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state
No state income tax — the ultimate recruiting advantage
Laredo is the #1 US-Mexico land port by value
Houston port is #1 in US for total tonnage
DFW is the largest inland freight market in the country
What Our Power Only Drivers Bring to Your Texas Operation
Flexibility — can run different trailer types on different lanes
Lower overhead for owner-operators (no trailer payment)
Access to more load options through broker networks
Good fit for drivers who want variety in their freight
Popular option for fleet expansion without capital investment
Our typical placement time for power only drivers is 48-72 hours. In Texas, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Power Only drivers in Texas typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Dallas and Houston tend to offer the highest rates.
Power Only drivers in Texas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Texas has 250+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for power only driver demand in Texas are Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (25+ FCs), Toyota (San Antonio), Port of Houston.
Our Texas power only driver pool draws from 185,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state.