CDLA Local Intermodal Driver Good Pay BONUS Home Daily

Salt City Trucking; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 paid days off

22 paid days off (1–5 years)

27 paid days off (6–13 years)

30 paid days off (14–18 years)

32 paid days off (19+ years)

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver for a Monday–Friday schedule with evening starts and daily home time. Earn approximately $75,000 per year with a $10,000 bonus, paid training, and extra pay for specialty loads and delays.

Expect about 1,500 miles per week on intermodal runs, all no-touch freight, and potential shift transfer after 6 months. Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with Hazmat endorsement or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• DOT Medical Card and clean driving record required.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable CDL experience.

Responsibilities

• Haul 100% no-touch freight on intermodal account.
• Transport containers to Chicago rail yards daily.
• Average about 1,500 miles per week.
• Obtain Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire.

Skills

CDL-A

Hazmat endorsement

DOT Medical Card

Clean driving record

Evening shift adaptability

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