Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver – Good Pay | Day & Night Shifts

Salt City Trucking; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt City Trucking in the Los Angeles area is seeking a Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver for daily home time and a 5-day workweek. You will handle intermodal freight across LA and Inland Empire with a mix of preload and live freight, operating within an auto-dispatch system.

This role offers day or night shifts, routes in the Bell Gardens/LA region, and no-touch freight. A valid CDL-A, 3+ months of experience, and a clean record are required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable CDL-A experience.
• Intermodal freight handling experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate intermodal containers and chassis.

Responsibilities

• Handle intermodal container freight across LA/IE with preload and live freight.
• Operate within auto-dispatch setup; routes not self-selected.
• No-touch freight with no driver-assist loads; maintain safety on all moves.

Skills

CDL-A holder

Intermodal freight handling

No-touch freight

Auto-dispatch system

Tools

Auto-dispatch system

Job description

Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver – Good Pay | Home Daily

Join a dedicated intermodal operation in the Bell Gardens/Los Angeles area offering daily home time, a 5-day workweek, and day or night shift options. Drivers handle container freight across the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas, with a mix of preload and live freight.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,400-$1,800
• $19.25 per hour
• $18.71 per stop
• No short-haul pay
• No bonus offered
• Optional extra workdays for additional earning opportunities

Job Details

• Home daily
• 5-day workweek
• Intermodal container freight secured on chassis
• Routes throughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas
• Operations include ramps in Long Beach, Los Angeles, Commerce, City of Industry, and Bloomington
• Some freight runs north through the Grapevine to Shafter/Lebec
• Mix of preload and live freight
• Auto-dispatch operation; drivers do not select their routes
• No-touch freight with no driver-assist loads
• Mandatory coverage of northbound deliveries and pickups
• Drivers typically operate their full 11-hour driving window and may occasionally use their full 14-hour clock depending on freight volume
• Extra workdays are optional
• Major holiday work may be voluntary depending on the yearly schedule

Shift Details

• Day and night shifts available
• Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday schedules
• 5-day workweek
• 10-hour break / daily home time
• Extra workdays available based on driver preference and freight needs
• Start times may vary according to account requirements

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable CDL-A experience
• First Seat / Experienced Driver
• Clean driving record
• DOT Medical Card
• No SAP Drivers
• Must be comfortable working day or night shifts
• Must be willing to operate on an auto-dispatch account
• Must be able to safely operate intermodal containers and chassis
• Must be flexible with route assignments and freight demands

Equipment

• Intermodal containers secured on chassis
• Slip-seat operation
• Automatic dispatch
• Drop-and-hook, live load, live unload, and preload freight
• Trucks parked at the Bell Gardens, CA yard