Truck Driver Jobs in Texas

Texas has roughly 202,000+ active truck drivers and strong freight demand driven by Oil & gas, Agriculture, Port freight, Manufacturing. Texas is the #1 state for truck driver employment with more freight tonnage than any other state. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio form the Texas Triangle — one of the busiest freight corridors in North America.

Truck drivers in Texas typically earn $50,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on equipment type, miles, and routes. Since Texas has no state income tax, your take-home pay is higher than the same gross in states with 5-7% income tax.

Major freight categories in Texas include Oil & gas, Agriculture, Port freight, Manufacturing. No state income tax and highest freight volume in the nation. We match you with loads that fit your equipment and preferred lanes.

No. Your CDL works in all 50 states. Many of our drivers based elsewhere run loads into and out of Texas. If Texas is your home base, we focus on consistent lanes that keep you close to home — or use TX as a launchpad for regional or OTR routes.

Top trucking cities in Texas include Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso. Houston typically has the most freight volume and carrier demand, with the other cities offering strong secondary markets. Your best city depends on your equipment type and whether you prefer local, regional, or OTR routes.

All major equipment types have freight in Texas. The strongest demand comes from the oil & gas sector, which drives flatbed and step deck freight. No state income tax and highest freight volume in the nation.