What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Owner Operator - Local/Regional - Home Nightly + $6000 Sign-0n Bonus position at Gulf Winds?
Owner Operator – Drayage – Home Every Night – Charleston, SC
Most companies promise home time. Gulf Winds is built around it.
Gulf Winds is the largest and most respected drayage provider serving Port of Charleston and we're looking for Owner Operators in the South Carolina area who are ready to earn serious money without sacrificing their life outside the truck. With consistent port freight, pre-dispatched daily loads, and 92% drop & hook, you'll spend more time moving — and more time home — than you ever thought possible.
What you can earn:
- Owner Operators earn $250,000 annually — up to $5,000 per week
- Fuel surcharge paid off gross (percentage of load) — your profitability is protected no matter what fuel prices do
- Extra pay for bobtail, chassis splits, wait time, Hazmat, and overweight loads
- $6,000 sign-on bonus when you join this month
- Referral and safety bonuses on top of that
- Fast weekly settlements — steady, predictable cash flow
What your operation looks like:
- Home every night — local and regional port freight in and around Houston
- Pre-dispatched daily — your routes are planned in advance so you can manage your time like a business
- 92% drop & hook — less waiting at terminals, more miles, more money
- No forced dispatch — you choose the loads that work for your operation
- Access to the GWI Move app for messaging, document uploads, and fast dispatch from your cab
- Free truck parking at Gulf Winds facilities
What Gulf Winds provides:
- Steady, consistent freight — Port Houston is one of the busiest ports in America and doesn't slow down
- Private chassis access so you're never scrambling for equipment
- Fuel discounts and fuel card
- Plate program to simplify compliance
- 24/7 dispatch support whenever you need it
What you need to qualify:
- Valid Class A CDL, age 21
- Minimum 1 year of verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 10 years
- No more than 2 moving violations or 2 preventable accidents in the past 2 years (3 combined max)
- Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen
- Truck must be GPA-registered and pass inspection — sleeper or double-axle day cab welcome, no year requirement
- Operate under Gulf Winds authority
Why Gulf Winds in Charleston:
Gulf Winds isn't just another drayage company; we are the largest and most robust transportation provider serving Port of Charleston, one of the busiest ports in the United States. When you run under Gulf Winds authority in Houston, you have access to consistent freight volume that other carriers simply can't match, backed by a company that has built its entire operation around keeping drivers moving, earning, and home every night.
Qualify with just one year of experience. Join this month and put that $6,000 sign-on bonus to work.
Apply now — Charleston loads are waiting.
Pay: From $5,000.00 per week
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $250,000