CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver | Avenel, NJ | Home Daily | Earn $1,200–$1,800/Week

Thedrivingdesk; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Weekly direct deposit

Modern equipment

Consistent year-round freight

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is hiring Class A CDL drivers for a local intermodal role based in Avenel, NJ. This position features daily home time, a 4-day work week, and competitive pay with mileage and load pay, plus steady intermodal freight.

You will haul intermodal containers between rail facilities and customer locations, with three days off each week and weekend shifts available. Live within 50 miles of Avenel, NJ to qualify.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 6 months of tractor-trailer experience.
• Comfortable hauling intermodal containers.
• Able to complete multiple trailer hookups each shift.
• Available to work a weekend schedule.
• Must live within 50 miles of Avenel, NJ.
• Ability to pass DOT drug screening, background check, and company hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer hauling intermodal containers.
• Complete approximately 3–4 or more trailer hookups per shift.
• Transport freight between rail yards, terminals, and customer locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain electronic logs and DOT compliance.
• Work with dispatch to ensure safe, on-time deliveries.

Skills

Safety-minded

Intermodal hauling

Job description

We're hiring Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal position based in Avenel, NJ. This opportunity offers daily home time, a 4-day work schedule, competitive mileage and load pay, and consistent intermodal freight.

Drivers haul intermodal containers between rail facilities and customer locations while enjoying three days off each week.

Pay & Compensation

• Average Weekly Earnings: $1,200–$1,800
• Mileage Pay: $0.61 CPM
• Load Pay: $55 per load
• Average Weekly Miles: 1,100–1,700 miles
• Weekly direct deposit

Actual earnings vary based on miles driven, loads completed, and freight availability.

Home Time & Schedule

• Home Daily
• 4-Day Work Week
• Schedule options:
  • Thursday–Sunday
  • Friday–Monday
• Day and night shifts available
• Holiday work is optional based on driver preference

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer hauling intermodal containers
• Complete approximately 3–4 or more trailer hookups per shift
• Transport freight between rail yards, terminals, and customer locations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain electronic logs and DOT compliance
• Work with dispatch to ensure safe, on-time deliveries

Freight Details

• No-touch intermodal container freight
• Drop-and-hook freight
• Live load and live unload opportunities
• Preloaded containers
• Consistent local routes

Hiring Area

Now hiring drivers within 50 miles of Avenel, NJ, including:

• Avenel
• Woodbridge
• Edison
• Elizabeth
• Newark
• Linden
• Perth Amboy
• Carteret
• Rahway
• Union
• Surrounding New Jersey communities

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of tractor-trailer experience
• Comfortable hauling intermodal containers
• Able to complete multiple trailer hookups each shift
• Available to work a weekend schedule
• Must live within 50 miles of Avenel, NJ
• Ability to pass DOT drug screening, background check, and company hiring requirements

Benefits

Eligible full-time drivers may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Weekly direct deposit
• Modern equipment
• Consistent year-round freight
• Career advancement opportunities

Why Drivers Apply

• Home every day
• 4-day work week
• Earn $1,200–$1,800 per week
• $55 per load plus $0.61 CPM
• No-touch intermodal freight
• Drop-and-hook freight
• Three days off every week
• Steady local work
• Excellent work-life balance