Long Haul Drivers for hire in Houston, TX

Find long haul drivers who excel at safely transporting goods over long distances while ensuring timely delivery and maintaining vehicle maintenance. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Houston, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    OTR8%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED80%
    Associate's degree9%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    United Rentals
    American Furniture Warehouse
    Apex Global Logistics
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,394 profiles for Long Haul Drivers in Houston, TX

Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

Long Haul Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Houston, TX: $123,090 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $73,135 – $207,166 yearly

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  • Truck Driver Class A

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTWIC CardCDL+9 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOTRHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Line Haul Driver

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOTR
  • Truck Driver

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementCDLSchool Bus EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+6 more

    Skills

    OTRLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAutomobile Transportation
  • Driver OTR

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    X EndorsementLicensed PharmacistClass DDoubles/Triples EndorsementOSHA 10Confidential Clearance+10 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Short Haul Driver

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+2 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssemblyMachine OperationMachiningDriving
  • Fuel Truck Driver

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDL+8 more

    Skills

    OTRComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDrivingCommercial Driving

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What's the average time to fill a long haul driver role?

The average time to fill a long haul driver role is 150 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do long haul drivers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a long haul driver include: communication skills, OTR and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for long haul drivers?

Common licenses or certifications for long haul drivers include: Tanker Endorsement, Driver's License and CDL.

What are some job titles related to long haul drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to long haul drivers include: truck driver class a, short haul driver and driver OTR.

What level of education is common for a long haul driver?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a long haul driver in Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a long haul driver?

Most long haul drivers have 17 years of professional experience.

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