Houston Career:CDL-A Independent Contractor Truck Driver at Transam
Posted on December 05, 2025
Houston Role Highlights
At a Glance
- Job Title: CDL-A Independent Contractor Truck Driver
- Based in: Houston, TX (a central Houston location)
- Company: TransAm Trucking
- This Houston-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our TransAm Trucking team in Houston, TX is growing.
- Benefit from working in Houston, a key hub for the Transportation, Delivery, Logistics industry.
Pay & Perks
- Compensation:
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Responsibilities
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Houston location.
TransAm Trucking Independent Contractor Truck Driver Jobs\nTransAm Trucking, a leading refrigerated carrier, has exciting opportunities for CDL-A drivers to become independent contractors! Be your own boss and enjoy the open road with competitive compensation and top-tier support.\nWhy Partner with TransAm?\nCDL-A Independent Contractor Truck Driver Job Enjoy:\n\u2022 70% of Linehaul Revenue: Maximize y\n...\nour earning potential with a percentage-based pay structure*\n\u2022 Average Gross Revenue Per week: $2,500 - $6,000\n\u2022 Fuel Surcharges Paid: Receive 100% of any fuel surcharges paid to TransAm for shipments hauled\n\u2022 Fuel Discounts: At your option, save at the pump with access to our extensive fuel network\n\u2022 No Forced Dispatch: Enjoy the freedom to choose your loads and routes\n\u2022 Paid Base Plates and Permits: Reduce your overhead with essential costs covered\nAsk about our TEAMS Opportunities!\nCDL-A Independent Contractor Truck Driver Job Requirements:\n\u2022 Valid CDL-A\n\u2022 Must have at-least 12 months of verified tractor-trailer driving experience\n\u2022 Minimum 21-years-old\n\u2022 No DUI convictions in last 3 years\n\u2022 Zero accidents in the last 6 months\n\u2022 No more than 1 accident in last 12 months\n\u2022 No more than 3 moving violations in 3-year period\n\u2022 No reckless driving violations in the last 5 years\n\u2022 DOT physical and drug screen required\n\u2022 Other qualifications apply. Contact TransAm for details\n\u2022 Owned or Leased Truck (Equipment leasing opportunities available through TransAm\u2019s affiliate***)\n\u2022 TransAm Trucking will pay the Contractor 70% of the line haul revenue, less authorized deductions and pass-through charges from carrier\u2019s broker.\n\u2022 *ONE Leasing, a separate and distinct company from TransAm Trucking, offers equipment for lease to its clients. Contact ONE Leasing directly for more details and to see if this is right for your business. Leasing equipment through ONE Leasing is strictly optional for independent contractors.\nAll amounts stated herein represent gross compensation, and may be subject to authorized deductions. Nothing contained herein is any warranty or guarantee of the amount that an independent contractor will actually earn or the miles an independent contractor will drive. There are many factors that can significantly affect the amount an independent contractor will actually earn and the success of an independent contractor\u2019s business. TransAm Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and expects the same of its independent contractors with respect to their own employees.