Driver Jobs in Texas
Driver jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where logistics networks, oil and gas supply chains, and retail distribution keep demand steady at every level from local delivery to long-haul OTR. Amazon, H-E-B, and XPO Logistics maintain large driver workforces across the state, with consistent openings for CDL-A holders, last-mile delivery drivers, and tanker specialists. Texas is among the most active markets in the country for commercial driving, and opportunities range from entry-level route drivers to experienced hazmat and specialized freight operators. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
Role Mission: Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost.
What We Offer
Compensation:
- Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.32 for 0 years of experience and $20.40
- This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
- Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring - Competencies:
- Must be able to assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and any other equipment required by the IEP.
- Be able to participate in ARD and IEP Meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals
- Able to conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation Manager
- Be able to report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability status
Qualifications:
- Education: HS diploma or GED required
- Experience: Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicle
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to work with open calendar
- Must be able to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
- Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week – not including extra-curricular activities assigned by campus
- Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Safely transport students
- Drives a SPED approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules
- Transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
- Oversees the loading and unloading of students; only releases students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
- Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
Follow safety rules and procedures
- Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
- Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
- Maintains and carries proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy
Takes direction and feedback well
- Has an open communication channel with campus managers
- Able to accept feedback, both positive and critical
- Able to self –reflect on own performance in order to improve continuously
Manages multiple tasks by prioritizing work
- Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks
- Handles various tasks simultaneously and within established time constraints
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
- Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
- Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
- Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
- Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
- Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
- Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
- We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Description
Role Mission: Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost.
What We Offer
Compensation:
- Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.32 for 0 years of experience and $20.40
- This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
- Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring - Competencies:
- Must be able to assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and any other equipment required by the IEP.
- Be able to participate in ARD and IEP Meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals
- Able to conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation Manager
- Be able to report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability status
Qualifications:
- Education: HS diploma or GED required
- Experience: Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicle
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to work with open calendar
- Must be able to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
- Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week – not including extra-curricular activities assigned by campus
- Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Safely transport students
- Drives a SPED approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules
- Transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
- Oversees the loading and unloading of students; only releases students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
- Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
Follow safety rules and procedures
- Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
- Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
- Maintains and carries proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy
Takes direction and feedback well
- Has an open communication channel with campus managers
- Able to accept feedback, both positive and critical
- Able to self –reflect on own performance in order to improve continuously
Manages multiple tasks by prioritizing work
- Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks
- Handles various tasks simultaneously and within established time constraints
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
- Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
- Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
- Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
- Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
- Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
- Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
- We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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Driver Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Domino's54
- Allied Universal37
- AutoZone13
- Penske Truck Leasing9
- UPS8
Top Industries Hiring
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
- Automotive
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Transportation & Logistics
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in driver jobs across Texas.
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL-A or CDL-B) as required by the role
- Clean driving record with no major violations in the past three to five years
- Ability to pass a DOT physical examination and drug screening
- Minimum one to two years of verifiable commercial driving experience
- Familiarity with electronic logging devices and DOT hours-of-service regulations
- Ability to handle physical loading and unloading and lift up to 50 pounds
Driver Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a driver in Texas?
To work as a commercial driver in Texas, you obtain a Commercial Driver License through the Texas Department of Public Safety. You must hold a valid Texas Class C driver license first, pass a CDL knowledge exam, complete a skills test in the vehicle class you plan to operate, and meet federal medical requirements. For endorsements such as hazmat or tanker, additional written tests are required. Many Texas community colleges and private driving schools offer CDL training programs to help candidates prepare.
Which companies hire drivers in Texas?
Companies currently hiring drivers in Texas include Domino's, Allied Universal, and AutoZone, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's size and its role as a national freight corridor mean large carriers, regional grocers, and energy-sector logistics firms all maintain active driver rosters throughout the state year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most driver jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth have the most driver job openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its port activity, petrochemical distribution, and sprawling logistics infrastructure, while Dallas-Fort Worth serves as a major inland freight hub anchored by large distribution centers, and San Antonio supports steady demand through regional retail and military installation supply chains.
Are there remote driver jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Driving is an inherently on-site role that requires physical operation of a vehicle, so the vast majority of openings require in-person work. About 2% of driver openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be in dispatch coordination, driver training, or fleet management rather than active driving routes.
How can I get hired as a driver in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is obtaining a CDL-A through one of the company-sponsored training programs run by large Texas carriers, which cover the cost of school in exchange for a commitment period. H-E-B, Amazon, and regional trucking carriers operating out of Houston and Dallas regularly hire candidates who complete their in-house or partnered driving academies. Starting in a box truck or cargo van delivery role, such as a package delivery driver, also builds verifiable driving history that qualifies you for higher-class CDL positions later.
Where can I find and apply to driver jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to driver jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your license class, experience level, and preferred region, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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