CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver - $1,200–$1,400 Weekly

Salt City Trucking; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily home time

Intermodal container freight

No sign-on bonus

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Chicago, IL is seeking a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver to move dedicated intermodal freight with daily home time. Routes span Chicago and surrounding states, with options for day or night shifts and a mix of drop-and-hook and live-loads.

Expect heavy drop-and-hook activity at night and occasional out-of-state runs while returning home daily. The role emphasizes safety, clean driving record, and DOT Medical Card compliance during hiring.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and clean driving record.
• DOT Medical Card required.
• Intermodal freight experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate dedicated intermodal freight.
• Cover routes in Chicago and surrounding states (WI, MI, IA, IN).
• Mix of drop-and-hook and live-loads; night-time heavy drop activity.

Skills

Clean driving record

First-seat driver

Intermodal experience

Education

CDL-A (Class A) license

Job description

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Chicago, IL

Drive dedicated intermodal routes based in Chicago, with runs throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Indiana. Enjoy daily home time, day or night shift options, and a mix of drop-and-hook and live-load freight.

Pay Details

• Weekly Pay Range: $1,200–$1,400
• No bonus offered
• No short-haul pay
• No stop pay

Job Details

• Dedicated intermodal freight
• Routes throughout Chicago and surrounding areas, including WI, MI, IA, and IN
• Mix of drop-and-hook, live loads, and live unloads
• Heavy drop-and-hook activity at night
• Out-of-state runs while returning home daily
• Expect Chicago-area traffic

Shift Details

• Home Daily
• Day or night shifts available
• Work on scheduled days
• Schedule and start times should be confirmed during hiring

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• First-seat, experienced drivers required
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers

Equipment & Benefits

• Intermodal container freight
• Daily home time
• No sign-on bonus