Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver – $10K Bonus + Paid Time Off

Salt City Trucking; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 paid days off initially: 12 PTO + 6

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

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver to operate primarily between Indianapolis and Chicago. Drivers will handle intermodal freight with about 2,000 miles per week, mostly drop-and-hook, and remain home daily.

The role requires a valid CDL-A, a clean driving record, a DOT medical card, and hazmat endorsement within 60 days of hire. Expect terminal-based assignments with truck slips and yard parking during time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Intermodal freight handling
• Approximately 2,000 miles per week
• About 75% drop-and-hook
• Daily runs between Indianapolis and Chicago
• Additional local routes within 100 miles of Indianapolis
• Drivers slip-seat and receive truck assignments at the terminal
• Tractors stay at the yard during time off

Skills

CDL-A CDL

3 months experience

Clean driving record

Hazmat endorsement

Job description

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Indianapolis, IN

Pay Details

• Average Annual Pay: $81,000
• Average Weekly Pay: $1,550
• Mileage Pay: $0.53–$0.60 per mile
• $10,000 Bonus
• $48 for customer live loads/unloads
• $28 for customer drop-and-hook moves
• $15 for qualifying out-of-route empty moves or crosstown drops
• $15 per hour for rail delays after the first hour
• $20 per hour for detention after 1.5 hours
• $20 per hour for training as needed

Job Details

• Intermodal freight
• Approximately 2,000 miles per week
• About 75% drop-and-hook
• Daily runs between Indianapolis and Chicago
• Additional local routes within a 100-mile radius of Indianapolis
• Drivers slip-seat and receive truck assignments at the terminal
• Tractors stay at the yard during time off

Shift Details

• Home daily
• Report to and finish at the Indianapolis terminal
• Daily Chicago runs, with additional local work as needed
• Online orientation available

Job Requirements

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

Equipment & Benefits

• No smoking inside the truck
• Passengers are not permitted
• 18 paid days off initially: 12 PTO days and 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