Hire Power Only Drivers in Texas
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
Other Equipment Types in Texas
Power Only Drivers in Other States
Hiring Power Only Drivers in Texas — FAQ
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.