JB: CDL-A Local Rail Driver – Competitive Pay + BONUS

Salt City Trucking; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver to operate within a 120-mile radius of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, delivering freight to Haslet and Wylie rail yards. The job starts and ends at the Haslet location with a schedule of Friday through Tuesday and 10–12 hour shifts.

Expect approximately four loads per day, potential for more on drop-and-hook runs. Hazmat endorsement is required within 60 days after orientation, with no reimbursement for this endorsement.

Qualifications

• Requires Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience.
• Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days after orientation.
• Hazmat endorsement is not reimbursed; training modules may be available.
• Must be willing to work Friday–Tuesday and accept assigned start times.
• No SAP drivers.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a 120-mile radius of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
• Deliver freight to and from the Haslet and Wylie rail yards.
• Start and finish each workday at the Haslet location.
• Average approximately four loads per day, with additional loads possible on drop-and-hook runs.

Skills

CDL-A

Safety-conscious

Time management

Job description

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver

Pay Details

• Average Annual Pay: $72,000
• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,450
• Hiring Bonus: $10,000
• Approximately 900 miles per week
• Six paid holidays plus accrued PTO

Job Details

• Operate within a 120-mile radius of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
• Deliver freight to and from the Haslet and Wylie rail yards.
• Start and finish each workday at the Haslet location.
• Average approximately four loads per day, with additional loads possible on drop-and-hook runs.
• Freight is handled using automatic day-cab tractors.
• Drivers slip seat and leave tractors parked at the Haslet rail location during time off.
• Passengers and pets are not permitted.

Shift Details

• Schedule: Friday–Tuesday
• Start times: Assigned during orientation; generally between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM
• Shift length: 10–12 hours
• Average weekly hours: 50–60
• Available shifts change as positions fill, so drivers must remain flexible.
• Training: Day 1 orientation from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Days 2–6 with a trainer on the trainer’s schedule.

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience
• Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days after orientation
• Hazmat endorsement is not reimbursed; company training modules may be available
• Must be willing to work Friday–Tuesday and accept assigned start times
• No SAP drivers

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic transmissions
• Day-cab tractors
• Slip-seat operation
• Tractor remains parked at: 1150 Intermodal Pkwy, Haslet, TX 76177
• PTO: 12 days accrued at approximately 1.8462 hours per week
• Paid time off: 18 days initially, including 12 PTO days and 6 holidays
• PTO increases to 22 days after 1 year, 27 days after 6 years, 30 days after 14 years, and 32 days after 19 years
• Six paid holidays at the applicable PTO rate for an 8-hour day