CDL-A Owner Operator: Home Daily Intermodal Rail Runs

CDL Training Guide; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overweight permits issued by HUDD

Hazmat incentive pay

Local and regional freight

Rail-focused lanes

Chicago-Elwood cross-town freight

Driver-focused support

Job summary

HUDD Transportation is seeking CDL-A owner operators for intermodal freight in the Chicago/Elwood market, offering home-daily lanes and a mix of local and regional rail freight.

Expect up to $260K annual earnings with $175–$220 per move and about $1,200 per day, supported by pre-dispatched freight and 20–30 moves per week. This role emphasizes steady rail freight and strong weekly pay.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required.
• Experience as owner-operator or small fleet owner preferred.
• Intermodal/rail freight experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate rail and intermodal freight within Chicago/Elwood market.
• Manage 20–30 moves per week with home-daily lanes.
• Coordinate with pre-dispatched freight and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

CDL-A

Owner-Operator

Job description

HUDD Transportation is seeking CDL-A owner operators for intermodal freight in the Chicago/Elwood market, offering home-daily lanes and a mix of local and regional rail freight.

Expect up to $260K annual earnings with $175–$220 per move and about $1,200 per day, supported by pre-dispatched freight and 20–30 moves per week. This role emphasizes steady rail freight and strong weekly pay.