🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Dallas, TX near AllianceTexas and Lancaster logistics corridors
- Route type: Regional heavy haul along I-35, I-20 and I-10 corridors
- Freight: Oversized construction and energy sector equipment
- Schedule: Variable multi-day runs based on permits and project timelines
- Coverage: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana with major energy and infrastructure sites
- Operations: Permit coordination, escort support and oversize route planning from DFW yards
📋 Job Description
- Transport oversized excavators, bulldozers and cranes
- Deliver oilfield drilling rigs and modular energy equipment
- Coordinate permits and navigate restricted oversize corridors
- Secure loads using multi-axle lowboy trailers
- Work with escort vehicles on complex highway moves
- Perform pre-trip inspections and route adjustments
- Return equipment to DFW staging yards on backhauls
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year heavy haul or flatbed experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to secure oversized loads and climb equipment
Endorsements
None required, oversize permit experience preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Late-model Peterbilt, Freightliner and International heavy haul tractors
- Fleet average age: 1–3 years
- Features: Hydraulic detachable goosenecks and multi-axle lowboy setups
- Transmission type: Automatic with auxiliary systems
- Maintenance program: Full-service company shop with preventive scheduling
- Technology: GPS escort coordination and ELD compliance tools
🏠 Home Time
- Home time: 2–4 days per week after multi-day assignments
- Typical returns: After permit-approved runs to DFW area
- Frequency: Depends on project cycles and infrastructure schedules
- Predictability: Moderate with advance notice on major deployments
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Dallas to Houston energy sites via I-45 and US-59 oversize corridors
- DFW equipment yards to Oklahoma City infrastructure projects along I-35
- San Antonio construction hauls using I-35 and I-10 permitted routes
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is pay calculated for heavy haul runs?
Primarily CPM with accessorial pay for permits and escorts.
Is detention pay offered?
Yes, after 2 hours at customer sites when documented.
What are typical shift start times?
Early morning dispatches between 4 AM and 7 AM.
Are loads no-touch or driver-secured?
Drivers secure and tarp oversized equipment.
Do routes include weekends?
Occasional based on project deadlines.
What experience is needed?
1+ year handling oversized or flatbed freight.
🏭 Local Freight Market in Dallas, TX
Dallas serves as a major logistics powerhouse in the Southwest with strong demand for heavy haul and specialized transport. The area features the massive AllianceTexas logistics hub, Inland Port Dallas, and dense warehouse clusters in Lancaster and Wilmer. Energy infrastructure projects across Texas, combined with ongoing highway construction and commercial development, create steady movement of oversized machinery and equipment. I-35, I-20 and I-10 corridors connect DFW to key energy markets in Houston, Permian Basin staging areas, and Oklahoma. This environment supports consistent heavy haul opportunities for drivers experienced with permits, escorts, and multi-axle configurations.
💼 Career Opportunities
Operating heavy haul equipment in the Dallas market builds deep expertise in oversize load management, route permitting, and coordination with project teams on construction and energy sites. Drivers learn to handle complex securement methods and navigate infrastructure constraints that are common throughout specialized freight. After gaining experience with multi-axle configurations and variable project schedules, many advance into lead driver or escort coordination roles within the same carrier. Some transition to dedicated energy account lanes or larger infrastructure contracts that offer more predictable planning. These skills open pathways into fleet safety instruction, operations planning for specialized divisions, or even independent contracting with established heavy haul networks. The Texas energy and construction sectors continue to support long-term demand for qualified operators who understand regional corridors and compliance requirements.
🔗 Regional CDL-A Heavy Haul Driver – Dallas, TX
Dallas CDL-A drivers specializing in heavy haul find steady work moving construction machinery and energy equipment across Texas and neighboring states. This regional position offers $2,000–$3,200 weekly pay through a combination of mileage and accessorial compensation for oversize loads. Drivers operate modern heavy haul tractors pulling multi-axle lowboys on permitted routes along major Southwest corridors. The role requires comfort with detailed planning, load securement, and occasional escort coordination. With home time of 2–4 days per week and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, this opportunity suits experienced operators ready for specialized freight in one of the nation’s busiest construction and energy markets. Apply today to join a fleet focused on infrastructure and industrial transport out of the DFW area.
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