JB: Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver – $0.52–$0.62 CPM + $5K Bonus

Salt City Trucking; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: $5,000

Paid holidays and PTO

Hazmat endorsement reimbursement

Home daily

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver to move containers between customers and rail yards. You will run to Chicago and back daily with local routes within about 100 miles of Fort Wayne, and operate within a 175-mile radius.

Automatic trucks only; riders not permitted; slip-seat; home daily. The role includes a $5,000 bonus, paid holidays, PTO, and hazmat endorsement reimbursement after added to license.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of hire.
• Hazmat endorsement cost reimbursed after it is added to the driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Transport intermodal containers between customers and rail yards.
• Run to Chicago and back daily, with additional local routes within approximately 100 miles of Fort Wayne.
• Operate within an approximately 175-mile radius of Fort Wayne.
• Automatic trucks only — no manual transmissions.
• Drivers slip-seat and must leave trucks at the account during time off.
• Riders are not permitted.

Skills

CDL-A experience

Safe driving

Intermodal operations

Education

CDL Class A certification

Job description

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Fort Wayne, IN

Pay Details

• Average Annual Pay: $80,000–$88,000
• Average Weekly Pay: $1,550–$1,700
• Mileage Pay: $0.52–$0.62 CPM
• Bonus: $5,000
• Live Load/Unload Pay: $56 per customer
• Drop-and-Hook Pay: $28 per customer pickup or delivery
• Out-of-Route Empty Move/Crosstown Drop: $15
• Rail Delay Pay: $15 per hour after the first hour
• Detention Pay: $15 per hour after 1.5 hours
• Hazmat Load Pay: $25 per load

Job Details

• Transport intermodal containers between customers and rail yards.
• Run to Chicago and back daily, with additional local routes within approximately 100 miles of Fort Wayne.
• Operate within an approximately 175-mile radius of Fort Wayne.
• Day-shift freight is approximately 60% drop-and-hook and 40% live load/unload.
• Automatic trucks only — no manual transmissions.
• Drivers slip-seat and must leave trucks at the account during time off.
• Riders are not permitted.

Shift Details

• Tuesday–Saturday
• Start time: 9:00 AM
• Approximately 11-hour shifts
• Home daily
• Paid Time Off:
• • First year: 18 paid days off, including 12 PTO days and 6 holidays.
  • After the first year: 22 paid days off, including 16 PTO days and 6 holidays.

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of hire
• Hazmat endorsement cost reimbursed after it is added to the driver's license.

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic trucks only
• Intermodal container freight
• Slip-seating required
• $5,000 bonus
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Reimbursement for obtaining the hazmat endorsement