CDL-A Intermodal MidWest Driver

We're hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for regional intermodal driving opportunities based in the Chicago area and other eligible Midwest hiring locations.

This opportunity offers weekly home time, average weekly earnings of $1,550–$1,650, a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus, and primarily drop-and-hook freight
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Drivers transport intermodal containers throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. This position is ideal for experienced CDL-A drivers who enjoy regional routes, consistent freight, and additional activity-based earning opportunities.

20 driver openings are currently listed.

• Average Weekly Earnings: $1,550–$1,650
• Reported Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $86,000
• Mileage Pay: $0.64–$0.69 per mile
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a limited time, subject to eligibility
• Drop-and-Hook Pay: $35 per qualifying stop
• Live Load/Unload Pay: $65 per qualifying stop
• Detention Pay: $20–$25 per hour after the first hour
• Haz Mat Load Pay: $25 per qualifying load
• Refrigerated Load Pay: $30 per qualifying load
• Crosstown Move Pay: $25–$60 per qualifying load
• Weekend Bonus: $150 per qualifying week
• New-Hire Training Pay: $250 per day
• Safety Training Pay: $22 per hour
• Additional compensation for qualifying delays, layovers, equipment moves, and other assigned activities

Actual earnings depend on mileage, freight activity, assignments, and bonus eligibility. Weekly and annual earnings are estimates, not guaranteed pay.

• Home Weekly
• Weekly 34-hour reset
• Regional routes throughout the Midwest
• Minimum operating expectation of approximately 1,800 miles per week
• Higher-mileage opportunities may be available based on performance and freight demand
• Drivers may qualify for additional weekend compensation
• Holiday work is not required under the current account schedule

• Transport intermodal containers throughout the Midwest.
• Operate regional routes across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
• Pick up and deliver containers between rail facilities and customer locations.
• Complete drop-and-hook trailer exchanges.
• Handle live loading and unloading appointments when assigned.
• Transport occasional refrigerated and Haz Mat freight after obtaining the required endorsement.
• Complete assigned regional deliveries safely and on schedule.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate driving and delivery records.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding freight, delays, and equipment concerns.
• Follow applicable DOT regulations, rail-yard procedures, and company safety requirements.

Freight Handling: No-touch freight, with approximately 75% drop-and-hook and 25% live load/unload appointments
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• Automatic-transmission Freightliner and International tractors
• Mid-roof conventional trucks
• Intermodal containers and chassis
• Approximately 75% drop-and-hook freight
• Approximately 25% live load/unload appointments
• Small percentage of refrigerated freight
• Regional Midwest operations

Drivers living within 50 miles of the Chicago terminal must park their assigned equipment at the terminal during home time.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• Minimum 3 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Must reside within an eligible Midwest hiring area.
• Must obtain a Haz Mat endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Must be comfortable operating regional routes across multiple states.
• Must be able to meet an expected minimum of approximately 1,800 miles per week, subject to freight availability and legal driving limits.
• Must be willing to complete intermodal rail-yard and customer deliveries.
• Must meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications.
• SAP drivers are not eligible for this…