CDL truck driver on the highway

Join Our Team

Drive with Palletized Trucking - a family-owned company that's been moving freight with integrity since 1969.

We offer two distinct opportunities. Select the path that fits you.

56+
Years in Business
200+
Tractors in Fleet
Family
Owned & Operated

Why Drive for Palletized?

At Palletized, our drivers are our greatest asset - embodying the core values that have defined our family-owned business for over 50 years in the Greater Houston area. Our long-standing relationships with leading merchants ensure that our drivers always have consistent and safe freight to haul, providing stability and peace of mind.

Family Values

We offer the logistics and planning of a large corporation while maintaining the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a family-owned business. Make our family yours.

Grow With Us

We proudly promote from within and are dedicated to developing your talents in a safe and nurturing environment. We value entrepreneurial spirit and diverse perspectives.

Flexible Home Time

We offer flexible options to help you achieve a high quality of life - whether that means being home every night or embracing the open road.

Driver Qualification Requirements

All applicants must meet State, Federal, and DOT regulations. It is our mission to ensure every driver is properly qualified, trained, and in full compliance.

Employee Drivers

Valid Class A CDL
3 years verifiable, comparable driving experience
25 years of age or older for tractor-trailer
Max 2 PSP out-of-service violations
Clear criminal background
Clean driving record (MVR)
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse review

Owner Operators

Valid Class A CDL
Own a tractor/semi to perform driver functions
3 years verifiable, comparable driving experience
25 years of age or older for tractor-trailer
21 years of age or older for bobtail/hot shot
Clear criminal background
Clean driving record
TWIC certification
Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Endorsement

Two Distinct Opportunities

At Palletized Trucking, you are either a W-2 employee driver operating our equipment, or an independent contractor who owns their truck and partners with us for freight.

W-2 Employment

Employee Driver

Join our team as a full-time W-2 employee. You operate Palletized Trucking's equipment and receive full company benefits. Taxes are withheld, and you are covered under our workers' compensation and liability policies.

Transportation Operations

Flatbed (Local and Line Haul)Heavy Haul (Local and Line Haul)Hot ShotContainer Drayage / IntermodalDry Van (Local and Line Haul)LTL

Benefits Include

Quarterly Bonus Program
Paid Orientation
Home Every Night / Day (route dependent)
Late Model Tractors
Group Medical Insurance
Group Dental Plan
Group Vision Plan
Supplemental Coverage Access
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness / Cancer Insurance
Safety & Performance Incentive Program
Driver Referral Incentive Program
Profit Sharing
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Independent Contractor

Owner Operator

You own your truck and operate as an independent contractor under our authority. You are responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and operating expenses. All owner operators must provide tractor, 2-wheeler, dolly, load securement equipment, and anything else required to perform the job.

Transportation Operations

Flatbed (Local and Line Haul)Heavy Haul (Local and Line Haul)Hot ShotContainer Drayage / IntermodalDry Van (Local and Line Haul)LTL

What We Offer Partners

Group Medical Insurance
Group Dental Plan
Group Vision Plan
Supplemental Coverage Access
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness / Cancer Insurance
Profit Sharing
401(k) with Company Match
Beneficiary Resources
Driver Referral Incentive Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Training and Educational Assistance (as approved)

Note: In some cases, a truck owner may lease their equipment to PTI and place their own driver in that truck. That driver must still meet all PTI driver qualification requirements.

Not a Driver?

Non-Driver Opportunities

We occasionally have openings for mechanics, dispatchers, operations staff, and other support roles. We don't always have positions available, but we keep strong candidates on file. Fill out the form below and our HR team will reach out if something comes up that fits your background. You may also send your resume directly to [email protected].

Ready to Get Started?

Call us directly and our recruiting team will be in touch within 24 hours.

Palletized Trucking Inc. • 2001 Collingsworth Street, Houston, TX 77009