CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Good Pay + BONUS | Home Daily

Salt City Trucking; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 paid days off (12 PTO + 6 holidays)

After 1–5 years: 22 paid days off

After 6–13 years: 27 paid days off

After 14–18 years: 30 paid days off

After 19+ years: 32 paid days off

Job summary

Salt City Trucking seeks a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver for a home-daily schedule on a dedicated intermodal account in Libertyville, IL. Expect about $75,000 yearly pay with a $10,000 bonus, training, and additional compensation for specialty loads and delays.

Typical pay includes per-mile rates and accessorial bonuses, with daily home time and a Monday–Friday shift starting at 6:00 PM. Hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• DOT Medical Card is required.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to operate in Chicago-area rail yards.
• No SAP drivers.
• No smoking inside the truck.

Responsibilities

• Haul 100% no-touch freight.
• Transport containers to Chicago rail yards daily.
• Average approximately 1,500 miles per week.
• Obtain Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire; endorsement costs may be reimbursed with documentation.
• Potential transfer to a preferred shift after 6 months.

Skills

Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement

DOT Medical Card

Clean driving record

Intermodal/rail yards familiarity

Job description

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver - Good Pay + $10K Bonus | Home Daily

Earn approximately $75,000 per year on a dedicated intermodal account with a Monday-Friday schedule, evening starts, and daily home time. Drivers receive a $10,000 bonus, paid training, and additional compensation for specialty loads and delays.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,442
• Bonus: $10,000
• New drivers start at $0.48 CPM, with a $0.01 annual increase up to $0.55 CPM.
• All hub miles are paid, including loaded and empty miles.
• Customer live load: $65
• Customer drop-and-hook: $40
• Hazmat load: +$25
• Refrigerated load: +$30
• Empty move: $15
• Crosstown drop: $23-$55, based on ramp distance
• Rail delay: $20 per hour after the first hour
• Additional wait-time pay may apply after the listed waiting period.
• Ramp training: $250 per day for at least 5 full days

Job Details

• Haul 100% no-touch freight.
• Transport containers to Chicago rail yards daily.
• Average approximately 1,500 miles per week.
• Obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Hazmat endorsement costs may be reimbursed after obtaining the endorsement with proper documentation.
• Potential opportunity to transfer to a preferred shift after 6 months.

Shift Details

• Monday-Friday
• Start time: 6:00 PM
• Home daily
• Thanksgiving and Christmas time off is not guaranteed, although most drivers may be off.
• Holiday pay is available after 90 days on the account.

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire
• Ability to operate in Chicago-area rail yards
• No smoking inside the truck

Equipment & Benefits

• Intermodal container and chassis equipment
• Slip-seat operation
• Tractors remain at the yard during time off
• Equipment cannot be taken home
• PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment
• Initial time off: 18 paid days-12 PTO days plus 6 holidays
• After 1-5 years: 22 paid days off
• After 6-13 years: 27 paid days off
• After 14-18 years: 30 paid days off
• After 19+ years: 32 paid days off