Local Intermodal Truck Driver – Containers

Local CDL-A Night Driver | Chicago Rail Yards

If you want to pull local container freight and sleep in your own bed after every single shift, we have a night slot opening up on our dedicated intermodal fleet right here in Chicago. This run gives you the best of both worlds: high-mileage regional miles across five states, but structured so you always clock out and go home daily.

• Weekly Average:
  Most drivers on this fleet bring home a steady $1,200 to $1,400 gross every week.
• Base Mileage Rate:
  Start at a baseline of $0.62 per mile.
• Load Bonus:
  Earn an extra $20.00 cash for every single load you pull.
• Night Shift Premium:
  Earn an extra +$0.06 per mile for all miles driven Monday through Friday between 7:00 PM and 4:00 AM.
• Weekend Shift Premium:
  Earn an extra +$0.12 per mile for all miles driven from Friday at 7:00 PM through Monday at 4:00 AM.

You get full medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a company-matching 401(k) plan, and earned paid time off. All benefits kick in after 60 days on the job, and you have 24/7 support from our local Chicago dispatch team.

100% Home Daily:
You complete your night loops and head straight back to your own home every single day.

The Route:
You will pull containers out of the Chicago rail yards and run loops servicing local and regional lanes across Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Indiana.

The Shift: This is a dedicated, permanent Night Shift position.

The Labor:
This is standard intermodal work, mostly heavy drop-and-hook operations at night, along with some occasional live loads and unloads. No physical loading or unloading is required on your part.

The

Schedule:

Weekend work is standard on this account to keep the rail pipeline moving. You will only be expected to work a holiday if it happens to fall on your normally scheduled work day.

The Reality of the Lane:
You will be dealing with standard Chicago traffic and making some out-of-state turns, but the routes are strictly designed to get you back home for your daily reset.

Where You Live:
You must live within 25 miles of the Chicago terminal (Zip Code: 60608).

• At least 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years, OR
• At least 12 months of experience within the last 5 years.

Please note:

We cannot accept trainees or team drivers on this account.

A valid Class A CDL and a current DOT medical card. No specialized endorsements are required for this fleet.

You need a clean driving record, a solid work history, and the ability to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screen.