Local CDL-A Driver | Intermodal | Home Daily | Fort Wayne IN | Avg $80K/Year

Thedrivingdesk; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO starting on day one

Hazmat reimbursement after hire

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking Class A CDL drivers for a dedicated local intermodal fleet. This role offers daily home time, consistent freight, modern automatic equipment, and a strong benefits package.

Drivers will haul intermodal containers between Fort Wayne and the Chicago area, with mostly no-touch freight, early 3:00 AM starts, and a Sunday-Thursday schedule. Requires 3 months solo CDL-A experience; Hazmat not required at hire but must be obtained within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 months of solo CDL-A experience.
• Hazmat endorsement not required at hire, but must be obtained within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated local intermodal operation between Fort Wayne and Chicago.
• Daily runs with home daily time.
• Operate automatic transmission trucks with company-owned intermodal equipment.

Skills

CDL-A

3 months solo CDL-A experience

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Must live within approximately 55 miles)

Pay: Average Annual Earnings: $75,000–$80,000

Job Type: Full-Time | Local | Intermodal | Company Driver

Home Daily Intermodal Driving Opportunity

We're hiring Class A CDL Drivers for a dedicated local intermodal fleet based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position offers daily home time, consistent freight, modern automatic equipment, and excellent company benefits.

Drivers primarily haul intermodal containers between Fort Wayne and the Chicago area while staying close to home every day.

Pay & Compensation

• Average annual earnings: $75,000–$80,000
• Safety bonus opportunities
• Consistent year-round freight
• Paid online orientation

Home Time & Schedule

• Home Daily
• Sunday–Thursday schedule
• Early morning 3:00 AM start time

Job Details

• Dedicated local intermodal operation
• Daily runs between Fort Wayne and Chicago
• Local fill-in routes within approximately 100 miles of Fort Wayne
• Majority no-touch freight
• Approximately 80% drop-and-hook and 20% live load/unload
• Operate within a regional service area around Fort Wayne

Equipment

• Automatic transmission trucks
• Company-owned intermodal equipment
• Slip-seat operation
• Trucks remain at the terminal during home time

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of solo CDL-A experience
• Hazmat endorsement not required at hire, but must be obtained within 60 days (reimbursement available)
• Must be comfortable operating intermodal equipment
• Must meet all DOT and company hiring requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO starting on day one
• 18 paid days off initially (PTO and holidays)
• Increased paid time off after the first year
• Life insurance
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits
• Mental health and disability benefits

Why Drivers Apply

• Home every day
• Average annual earnings up to $80,000
• Consistent intermodal freight
• Modern automatic equipment
• Safety bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits package
• Paid online orientation
• Opportunity to earn Hazmat reimbursement after hire