CDL-A Owner-Operators - Now Hiring

CDL-A Owner Operators – Local & Regional Opportunities Multiple Locations | Home-Daily Opportunities | Steady Port, Rail & Regional Freight

HUDD Transportation is seeking CDL-A Owner Operators for opportunities across multiple terminals. With freight available in Savannah, Chicago/Elwood, Memphis, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, and Norfolk, drivers can access a strong mix of local, port, rail, and regional work with dependable freight and flexible earning opportunities.

Depending on the terminal and workload, typical weekly gross earnings range from approximately $1,000 to $6,000, with several markets offering home-daily or primarily home-daily opportunities.

Available Locations & Earning Potential

Savannah, GA – SAV Terminal

Typical weekly pay is approximately $2,800–$5,000+. Local volume can reach 4–5 moves per day, with Statesboro volume averaging 2–3 moves per day and road freight typically providing one move per day.

Average local moves pay about $140 including FSC, while Atlanta-area moves pay approximately $1,000 including FSC. Drivers have access to a mix of local, road, and regional opportunities.

Chicago / Elwood, IL – ELW Terminal

Typical weekly pay is approximately $6,000, with drivers generally completing 20–30 moves per week.

Pay per move is approximately $175–$220, with daily earnings around $1,200. Freight includes Chicago-Elwood crosstown moves, I-55 corridor freight, rail ramp-to-ramp, rail-to-customer moves, and regional freight throughout surrounding Midwest states.

Approximately 80% of freight is drop-and-hook.

Memphis, TN – MEM Terminal

Typical weekly earnings range from approximately $2,000–$4,000+, depending on workload.

Drivers typically complete 2–3 local turns per day, sometimes four depending on traffic and facility hours. Regional volume is typically around one run per day.

Lane rates vary by route from approximately $120 to $2,109 roundtrip plus FSC. Most drivers are home daily, with the Garden City, GA run being the primary exception.

Mobile, AL – MOB Terminal

Drivers average approximately $2,500 per week, with pay per move varying by lane from approximately $70–$1,100+.

Typical volume is 1–2 turns per day, depending on distance. Opportunities include both local and longer regional freight throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.

New Orleans, LA – NO Terminal

Typical weekly earnings are approximately $1,000–$2,000+.

Local moves pay approximately $200–$225, while regional moves pay approximately $450–$630 plus FSC. Local Bayer lanes typically provide two turns per day, while regional Yokohama lanes generally provide one run per day.

Most drivers are home daily.

Houston, TX – HOU Terminal

Typical weekly pay is approximately $3,500 gross for a standard driver taking freight as dispatched.

Freight is approximately 95% drop-and-pick, with work centered around the Port of Houston, Greater Houston, the I-10 corridor, and regional markets. Drivers are generally pre-dispatched the day before, with moves visible in the app.

Norfolk, VA – CPK Terminal

Typical weekly earnings range from approximately $3,000–$5,000, with daily earnings of approximately $600–$1,000.

Drivers typically complete 2–3 moves per day and 12–15 moves per week. The operation includes a combination of local and regional runs with steady freight out of Norfolk.

Local, Port, Rail & Regional Freight

HUDD Transportation offers a diverse mix of freight depending on the terminal. Opportunities can include local port moves, regional runs, rail freight, crosstown moves, drop-and-hook freight, drop-and-pick freight, and multi-state lanes.

Many terminals provide home-daily opportunities, while regional freight gives Owner Operators additional options for longer runs and earning potential.

Owner Operator Advantages

Available programs and perks vary by terminal and can include:

• Pre-dispatched freight
• Home-daily lanes
• Local and regional opportunities
• Drop-and-hook and drop-and-pick freight
• Fuel cards available
• Insurance options available
• Detention pay
• HAZMAT opportunities and incentive pay
• Overweight freight opportunities
• ELD support on applicable regional operations
• Paid empty and loaded miles on applicable lanes
• Weekend freight availability
• Driver-focused terminal and dispatch support

At the Savannah terminal, physical damage coverage through HUDD can include towing reimbursement up to $5,000 per tow and windshield replacement up to $100. The Savannah operation also has Owner Operators who have been with HUDD for 20+ years, reflecting the terminal's established driver base.

Typical Operating Areas

Opportunities are available across several major freight markets, including:

Georgia & Florida: Savannah, Garden City, Rincon, Statesboro, Valdosta, Atlanta, Jacksonville and surrounding markets.

Midwest: Chicago, Elwood, Joliet, Milwaukee, Davenport, Indianapolis, Detroit and surrounding regional markets.

Mid-South: Memphis with lanes throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia.

Gulf Coast: Mobile, New Orleans and Houston, with freight throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and Texas.

Mid-Atlantic: Norfolk with lanes extending throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.

Why Drive With HUDD Transportation?

HUDD Transportation gives Owner Operators access to steady freight, reliable earning opportunities, local and regional flexibility, and driver-focused support across multiple major freight markets.

Whether you prefer home-daily port work, high-volume rail freight, consistent local moves, or longer regional runs, HUDD offers opportunities designed to keep Owner Operators moving.

Apply Today

HUDD Transportation has CDL-A Owner Operator opportunities available in:

Savannah, GA | Chicago/Elwood, IL | Memphis, TN | Mobile, AL | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | Norfolk, VA

Typical Weekly Earnings: Approximately $1,000–$6,000 depending on terminal, lanes, workload and schedule.

Freight Opportunities: Local • Port • Drayage • Rail • Regional

Home Time: Home-daily opportunities available in multiple markets.

If you're looking for steady freight, reliable pay, flexible opportunities, and driver-focused support, drive with HUDD Transportation.

Figures are averages and may vary based on terminal, lane, schedule, traffic, port or facility conditions, workload, driver availability and other variables. FSC treatment varies by lane and terminal.