Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver –Good Pay | Monday–Friday Schedule

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Good Pay + $10K Bonus | Home Daily Earn approximately $75,000 per year on a local intermodal account with daily home time, a $10,000 bonus, paid hub miles, and additional pay opportunities for live loads, drop-and-hook moves, hazmat, refrigerated freight, and delays.

Pay Details Average Weekly Pay: $1,500 $10,000 Bonus New drivers start at $0.48 CPM, with $0.01 CPM annual increases up to $0.55 CPM All hub miles paid, loaded or empty $65 customer live-load pay $40 customer drop-and-hook pay $25 per Hazmat load $30 per refrigerated load $15 per empty move $23–$55 crosstown pay, depending on ramp distance $20/hour rail-delay pay after 1 hour Additional waiting-time pay may apply according to account policy $250 per day for at least 5 full days of ramp-specific training after orientation Job Details Local intermodal routes to Chicago rail yards Approximately 1,500 miles per week 100% no-touch freight Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire Hazmat endorsement obtained after hire will be reimbursed with proper documentation Potential opportunity to transfer to another shift after 6 months Shift Details Monday–Friday Start time: 1:00 PM Drivers are home daily Thanksgiving and Christmas time off is not guaranteed Holiday pay available after 90 days on the account Job Requirements Valid Class A CDL Minimum 3 months of verifiable truck driving experience Clean driving record DOT Medical Card No SAP drivers Obtain Hazmat endorsement within 90 days No smoking inside the truck Equipment & Benefits Drivers slip seat Tractor remains at the yard during time off PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment 18 paid days off initially: 12 PTO days + 6 holidays After 1–5 years: 22 paid days off After 6–13 years: 27 paid days off After 14–18 years: 30 paid days off After 19+ years: 32 paid days off