CDL-A Intermodal Truck Driver (Full time)

City Haul Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

City Haul Inc. in Chicago, IL is hiring a CDL-A Intermodal Truck Driver for a full-time dayshift. The role involves transporting intermodal containers on local and regional routes and delivering to ports, rail yards, warehouses, and customer facilities.

You must hold a valid Class A CDL and a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, with at least 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience. ELDs and Hours of Service knowledge are required, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL and a current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Experience with intermodal, port, drayage, or regional operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport intermodal containers on local and regional routes.
• Pickup and deliver containers to ports, rail yards, warehouses, and customer facilities.
• Safely secure containers to intermodal chassis.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment issues.
• Follow DOT/FMCSA Hours of Service regulations and use ELDs for routing.

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Certificate

2+ years experience

Intermodal/Port/drayage

Container chassis ops

ELD/mobile dispatch

Safety awareness

Communication

Reliability

Hours of Service knowledge

Tools

ELD systems

Mobile dispatch tools

Job description

Position Overview

NOW HIRING: CDL-A Intermodal Truck Driver (Full time)

City Haul Inc. | Chicago, IL

Schedule: Full Time – Dayshift Available

Compensation: $27-47/hr ($1,100 - $1,900/weekly)

About City Haul: At City Haul, our mission is to deliver seamless and reliable freight solutions: moving cargo across truck, rail, and ship with first-in-class service. We combine technology, expertise, and personalized support to ensure every delivery is safe, efficient, and on time.If you take pride in your work, value consistency, and want to join a team that treats drivers like professionals, we’d love to have you on board.

What We Offer:

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts

Looking for a professional driving job where safety, respect, and reliability matter? Join City Haul as a CDL-A Intermodal Driver and help move freight between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and customer facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Transport intermodal containers on local and regional routes.
• Pick up and deliver containers to ports, rail yards, warehouses, and customer facilities.
• Safely secure containers to intermodal chassis.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment issues.
• Follow DOT/FMCSA regulations and Hours of Service requirements.
• Use ELDs and mobile dispatch systems to manage routes and documentation.
• Complete BOLs, PODs, inspection photos, and other required paperwork.
• Follow required procedures for HazMat and refrigerated containers when assigned.
• Represent City Haul professionally with customers and facility personnel.

What You Bring

• ValidClass A CDL.
• CurrentDOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• At least2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Intermodal, port, drayage, or regional experience preferred.
• Experience with container chassis operations preferred.
• ELD and mobile dispatch experience preferred.
• Strong safety awareness, communication, and reliability.
• Ability to meet applicable DOT/FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts of up to 14 hours, as permitted by Hours of Service regulations.

Preferred

• HazMat and Tanker endorsement and experience.
• Refrigerated container (reefer) experience.

Physical & Work Environment

• Extended periods of driving and sitting.
• Ability to climb in and out of the truck and perform equipment inspections.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• Outdoor work in varied weather and port/rail-yard environments.

Why City Haul?

Professional team. Reliable operations. Safety-first culture.

If you’re an experienced CDL-A driver looking for a company that values professionalism and dependable service,

we want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity EmployerCity Haul Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, business needs, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Pay Range

USD $27.00 - USD $47.00 /Hr.