Local Truck Driver Class A Flatbed (Home every night)
Company
Gill Trucking Co.
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time and Contractor
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
-Flatbed and stepdeck (48ft and 53ft)
-All local work (Home every night)
-Texas only
-starting from 33% commission per load
-about 5+ loads per week
-about min $900+ per week
-up to $1,400 per week
-MUST have TWIC and CDL
• *Immediate hiring**
Please Contact us at:
(713) 291-9876
(832) 603-2076
(346) 367-0031
Qualifications
• Must have Class A CDL
• Must have TWIC Card
• Must know how to strap, chain, and tarp loads
• Must have at least 3 years of Class A flatbed experience
• Must have a good driving record
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $900.00 - $1,300.00 per week
Work Location: On the road
-All local work (Home every night)
-Texas only
-starting from 33% commission per load
-about 5+ loads per week
-about min $900+ per week
-up to $1,400 per week
-MUST have TWIC and CDL
• *Immediate hiring**
Please Contact us at:
(713) 291-9876
(832) 603-2076
(346) 367-0031
Qualifications
• Must have Class A CDL
• Must have TWIC Card
• Must know how to strap, chain, and tarp loads
• Must have at least 3 years of Class A flatbed experience
• Must have a good driving record
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $900.00 - $1,300.00 per week
Work Location: On the road
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What is the federal minimum wage and overtime rate for truck drivers in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers is $7.25 per hour in 2026 with overtime required at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Most interstate truck drivers must also follow FMCSA hours-of-service rules limiting driving to 11 hours per day. Employers must pay at least this rate regardless of state variations.
What visa is required for foreign nationals to work as commercial drivers in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, foreign drivers typically need an H-2B visa for non-agricultural temporary work or a TN visa under USMCA for Canadian or Mexican citizens with a valid CDL. Applicants must have a job offer from a U.S. employer who files Form I-129 and pay the $460 filing fee as of 2026. The visa allows stays up to 3 years with possible extensions.
What are the exact eligibility requirements including age and license for interstate truck driver jobs in 2026?
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