CDL-A Local Rail Driver – Great Pay + BONUS | Afternoon Start

Salt City Trucking; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Detention pay

Hazmat pay

Uniforms

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is hiring a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver for home daily work serving customers within a 250-mile radius of Lancaster, MA. Earn approximately $84,000-$95,000 per year on a local intermodal account, with a $10,000 bonus, daily home time, and a consistent weekday schedule. Detention pay after 1 hour at the rail and Hazmat pay are included.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 months verifiable truck driving experience.
• Rail-yard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate local intermodal container routes within a 250-mile radius.
• Handle containers in/out of the Ayer ramp, north of Worcester.
• Maintain yard coordination and adhere to uniforms.

Skills

CDL-A license

Local intermodal driving

Detention pay

Hazmat endorsement

Job description

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

Earn approximately $84,000-$95,000 per year on a local intermodal account serving customers within a 250-mile radius of Lancaster, Massachusetts. Enjoy daily home time, consistent weekday scheduling, paid detention, and additional Hazmat pay.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,650-$1,850
• $10,000 Bonus
• $20/hour detention pay after 1 hour at the rail
• $40 per Hazmat load

Job Details

• Local intermodal container routes within a 250-mile radius
• Operate containers in and out of the Ayer ramp, north of Worcester
• Freight originates or terminates in Worcester or Ayer, Massachusetts
• Drivers will not operate in New York City
• 24/7 operation with shared equipment
• Some rail-yard experience preferred
• Uniforms required
• No riders allowed

Shift Details

• Monday-Friday
• Start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
• Typical workday: 10-12 hours
• Shift availability will be discussed during the welcome call
• Drivers may occasionally be asked to work another shift
• Thanksgiving: Could work
• Christmas: Off
• New Year's: Could work

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable truck driving experience
• Clean driving record
• DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Ability to work a flexible shift when needed
• Rail-yard experience preferred

Equipment & Benefits

• Local day cab trucks
• Slip-seat operation due to 24/7 account coverage
• Trucks remain at the yard during time off
• Yard location: 1410 Lunenburg Road, Lancaster, MA 01523
• 18 paid days off initially: 12 PTO days + 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