Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver – $5,000 Bonus + Paid Time Off

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Fort Wayne, IN Earn an average of $80,000–$88,000 per year hauling intermodal containers in the Fort Wayne area, with daily runs to Chicago and local customer routes. This dedicated opportunity offers a $5,000 bonus, additional pay for live loads, drop-and-hook moves, delays, and hazmat loads, plus paid time off.

Main Yard / Starting Location Fort Wayne, IN - drivers report to the Fort Wayne yard daily for dispatch and truck assignment. Routes include daily trips to Chicago and local work within the surrounding area.

Pay Details Average Annual Pay: $80,000–$88,000 Average Weekly Pay: $1,550–$1,700 Mileage Pay: $0.52–$0.62 CPM Bonus: $5,000 Live Load/Unload Pay: $56 per customer Drop-and-Hook Pay: $28 per customer pickup or delivery Out-of-Route Empty Move/Crosstown Drop: $15 Rail Delay Pay: $15 per hour after the first hour Detention Pay: $15 per hour after 1.5 hours Hazmat Load Pay: $25 per load Job Details Transport intermodal containers between customers and rail yards. Run to Chicago and back daily, with additional local routes within approximately 100 miles of Fort Wayne. Operate within an approximately 175-mile radius of Fort Wayne. Day-shift freight is approximately 60% drop-and-hook and 40% live load/unload. Automatic trucks only - no manual transmissions. Drivers slip-seat and must leave trucks at the account during time off. Riders are not permitted. Shift Details Tuesday–Saturday Start time: 9:00 AM Approximately 11-hour shifts Home daily Paid Time Off: First year: 18 paid days off, including 12 PTO days and 6 holidays. After the first year: 22 paid days off, including 16 PTO days and 6 holidays. Job Requirements Valid Class A CDL Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience Clean driving record Valid DOT Medical Card No SAP drivers Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of hire Hazmat endorsement cost reimbursed after it is added to the driver's license. Equipment & Benefits Automatic trucks only Intermodal container freight Slip-seating required $5,000 bonus Paid holidays and PTO Reimbursement for obtaining the hazmat endorsement