Truck Driver Jobs in Gulfport, MS

Gulfport is a medium-demand market for truck drivers with a metro population of 400K metro (Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula). Major employers in the area include Port of Gulfport, Seabee Base Logistics, Chevron Pascagoula Transport, Huntington Ingalls. Key freight corridors like I-10 Gulf Coast Corridor keep loads moving consistently. Across Mississippi, there are approximately 28,000+ active truck drivers. Steady — Port of Gulfport completed a $570M restoration project with new container cranes and berths. Huntington Ingalls in Pascagoula has a $9B destroyer contract backlog. Space tourism at Stennis Space Center may add freight demand.

Truck drivers in the Gulfport area typically earn $47,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on equipment type, experience, and routes. The cost of living in Gulfport is 14% below national average, meaning your take-home pay stretches further here. The statewide average for Mississippi is $42,000 - $62,000. Actual earnings depend on your equipment, lane selection, and weekly miles. Typical weekly miles: Local: 500-900 | Regional: 1,800-2,200 | OTR: 2,600-3,000.

Major carriers and logistics companies hiring in Gulfport include Port of Gulfport, Seabee Base Logistics, Chevron Pascagoula Transport, Huntington Ingalls. These companies hire CDL-A, CDL-B, and non-CDL drivers for a variety of positions — from local delivery to OTR routes. Key industries driving freight demand include port operations and military logistics. O Trucking connects you with loads from these carriers and many others, letting you choose which freight to haul.

Key freight corridors near Gulfport include I-10 Gulf Coast Corridor, US-49 North Route, US-90 Beach Boulevard Route. These routes carry agriculture and automotive freight and provide consistent load availability for local, regional, and OTR drivers. Nearby trucking hubs include Mobile, AL (60 mi via I-10) and New Orleans, LA (80 mi via I-10), giving you multiple directional options for outbound loads.

CDL training facilities near Gulfport include Mississippi Gulf Coast CC CDL and Gulfport CDL Training Center. Most CDL-A programs take 3-7 weeks to complete and cost $3,000-7,000. Some programs offer financing or payment plans. Once you have your CDL, apply with O Trucking and start driving within 48 hours — no weeks of mandatory orientation.

No — your CDL works in all 50 states, and many drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Gulfport. However, living near Gulfport gives you access to local routes (home nightly) and lets you build relationships with area shippers and receivers. Gulfport's cost of living is 14% below national average, which is worth factoring into your decision. If Gulfport isn't your home base, we can still match you with freight that routes through the area.

The top equipment types for Gulfport are: Dry van, Flatbed, Reefer, Box truck. Dry van — port container drayage and casino supply freight. The agriculture sector drives specialized equipment demand. Tell us your equipment type and we'll show you what's available.

Moderate — Love's at I-10 Exit 38 (Gulfport) and Pilot at I-10 Exit 57 (D'Iberville/Biloxi). Port staging area on 30th Avenue fills during vessel loading. Casino RV lots sometimes tolerate overnight trucks but it's not guaranteed. Diesel prices along the Mississippi coast are among the cheapest in the Gulf region — $0.12-0.18/gal below national average. Best prices at the I-10/US-49 interchange.

Beach Boulevard (US-90) restricts trucks over 5 tons in the casino district. Port of Gulfport requires TWIC card for terminal access. Keesler AFB and Seabee Base deliveries require military base access credentials. Hurricane evacuation routes can commandeer I-10 and US-49 for contraflow operations. Always check local signage for recent changes, especially in construction zones.

Hurricane zone — Katrina devastated this area in 2005 and the threat is annual from June-November. Storm evacuation loads and recovery freight pay premium rates. Summer heat with extreme humidity (feels like 110°F+). Salt air accelerates truck corrosion. Plan your routes and schedule around these seasonal patterns for the best experience driving out of Gulfport.