CDL-A Intermodal Container Driver — Home Daily, $1,650–$2,270/wk

Our company, a 14-truck fleet in Detroit, MI, is looking for 2 reliable CDL-A drivers to run daily container moves out of the local rail yards. You'll handle 20', 40' and 45' containers for a steady base of regular customers, with each driver assigned their own dedicated truck.

What you'll haul

• Daily container pickups and deliveries tied to the Detroit rail terminals (NS, CSX, CN, CPKC and others)

• 20', 40' and 45' intermodal containers moved to warehouses, distribution centers and customer sites around the Detroit metro area

• Pre-trip and post-trip equipment checks, container/seal verification, securing loads, and handling drop or live-unload deliveries with proof of delivery

• Returning empty containers and chassis to the depot or rail yard, sometimes picking up a second load for another run

• Staying in touch with dispatch through ELD or phone and keeping accurate logs and delivery paperwork

Schedule

• Work typically runs from around 4:00-5:00am to 5:00-6:00pm

• Weekend shifts are optional

• Expect 55+ hours in a typical week

• Home every day

Pay

• Starting pay is $27/hour, moving up through the company's pay scale as you gain experience

• Paid as 1099; weekly earnings generally range from $1,650 to $2,290+

• Training days are paid too, at a reduced hourly rate

Equipment

• Automatic Volvo and Mack trucks, 2016 or newer, including both sleepers and daycabs

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A

• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience

• Rail or container experience is a plus, including familiarity with different 20'/40' chassis types, but not required

• No prior intermodal background? A paid training program (2-4 weeks) is available

• Drivers who are dependable, professional with customers, and careful with the equipment fit best here

Benefits

• Paid training

• Referral bonuses

• Safety gear provided