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

The Driving Desk; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Weekly direct deposit

Modern equipment

Consistent freight

Career advancement

Job summary

The Driving Desk is hiring a Class A CDL driver for a local intermodal position based in Avenel, NJ. You will haul intermodal containers between rail facilities and customer locations, enjoying a 4-day work week and home daily on a daily schedule.

Expect competitive pay with weekly direct deposit, and paths for career advancement in a company with consistent year-round freight. Weekend shifts and day/night options available.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 6 months tractor-trailer experience.
• Ability to pass DOT drug screening and background checks.
• Local intermodal driving within 50 miles of Avenel, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer hauling intermodal containers.
• Complete multiple trailer hookups per shift (3–4+).
• Transport freight between rail yards, terminals and customer locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain logs in compliance with DOT.

Skills

Class A CDL

Intermodal freight

DOT compliance

Trailer hookups

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

Apply Today

If you have a Class A CDL and at least 6 months of tractor-trailer experience, apply today for this local intermodal driving opportunity in Avenel, NJ. Enjoy home daily routes, competitive pay, and a unique 4-day work schedule while building your driving career.