Hire Truck Drivers in Texas
Access our network of 185,000+ CDL drivers in Texas. Average wages of $52,000-$70,000/year with very high demand across all equipment types.
Texas Driver Market Overview
Driver Pool
185,000+
Avg. Wage
$52,000-$70,000/year
Demand Level
very high
CDL Schools
250+ CDL schools
Our Turnover
68%
Top Hiring Cities in Texas
#1
Dallas
#2
Houston
#3
San Antonio
#4
Austin
#5
Fort Worth
#6
El Paso
#7
Laredo
Major Employers in Texas
Amazon (25+ FCs)
Toyota (San Antonio)
Port of Houston
Tesla (Austin)
Walmart (10+ DCs)
Hire Drivers in Texas by Equipment
Select an equipment type to see Texas-specific driver availability and requirements.
Dry Van
Class A
Demand: very high
Reefer
Class A
Demand: very high
Flatbed
Class A
Demand: very high
Step Deck
Class A
Demand: very high
Hotshot
Class A or B (varies by GVWR); some non-CDL under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Box Truck
Class B (26,001+ lbs GVWR); non-CDL for under 26,000 lbs
Demand: very high
Car Hauler
Class A
Demand: very high
Tanker
Class A
Demand: very high
Power Only
Class A
Demand: very high
Intermodal
Class A
Demand: very high
CDL Training Pipeline in Texas
250+ CDL schools
CDL training programs in Texas
Texas's CDL training infrastructure produces a steady pipeline of new drivers. Combined with our national network, we can match your Texas-based positions with both local graduates and experienced drivers from neighboring states.
Why Hire 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
Hiring Drivers in Texas — FAQ
Texas moves more truck tonnage than any other state. The combination of no income tax, the Port of Houston (#1 tonnage), Laredo (#1 land port), DFW distribution, and the oil/gas industry creates unmatched freight volume and driver demand.
Texas drivers earn $52,000-$70,000 per year. No income tax means more take-home pay. Permian Basin oil field drivers earn $70,000-$100,000+. DFW and Houston metro drivers are at the higher end of the standard range.
DFW leads in raw numbers due to its distribution density. Houston is close behind with port and petrochemical demand. San Antonio, Austin, and Laredo each have distinct, growing needs.
Laredo handles more US-Mexico trade by value than any other port of entry. Cross-border freight creates massive demand for dry van and reefer drivers willing to work border-area routes. FAST card holders earn premium rates.
Every equipment type is in high demand. Dry van (distribution), tanker (oil/gas/chemical), flatbed (construction, oil field), reefer (food, cross-border produce), and intermodal (Houston port) all face strong demand.