Local CDL-A Intermodal Night Driver – Home Daily | $1,275–$1,375/Week

Thedrivingdesk; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk in Liberty, Missouri is hiring experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a local intermodal route serving the Kansas City area. You will have home daily with shifts including day, night and weekend options, and weekly earnings expected between $1,275 and $1,375 based on hours and miles.

Drivers receive hourly compensation plus mileage pay for no-touch intermodal freight. Home time is daily, routes cover the greater Kansas City market, and equipment is newer.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 12 months of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Must be able to commute to Liberty, Missouri terminal.
• Experience with intermodal rail-yard operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer on local intermodal routes.
• Transport loaded and empty intermodal containers.
• Pick up and deliver freight between rail yards, distribution centers, warehouses, and customer locations.
• Complete container and chassis inspections.
• Follow rail-yard and terminal safety procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip tractor inspections.
• Safely couple and uncouple equipment.
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and delivery records.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding load status and delays.
• Complete assigned pickups and deliveries safely and on schedule.

Skills

Class A CDL

Time-management

Communication

Job description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a local intermodal driving opportunity based in Liberty, Missouri, serving the greater Kansas City area.

This position offers daily home time, average weekly earnings of $1,275–$1,375, no-touch container freight, and a compensation structure combining hourly pay with mileage earnings.

Drivers transport intermodal containers between rail yards, distribution centers, warehouses, and customer facilities throughout the Kansas City operating region.

This is a local company-driver position with opportunities for different shift assignments.

Pay & Compensation

Average Weekly Earnings: $1,275–$1,375

Drivers receive hourly compensation based on their assigned shift, plus mileage pay.

• Day Shift: $12.60 per hour + $0.33 per mile
• Night Shift: $16.10 per hour + $0.33 per mile
• Weekend Shift: $18.90 per hour + $0.33 per mile

The detailed account profile also lists approximately $1,390 in average weekly earnings, or $72,260 annually.

Actual compensation depends on the assigned shift, hours worked, miles driven, and available freight. Average earnings are not guaranteed.

Schedule & Home Time

• Home daily
• Local intermodal operation
• Day, night, and weekend shift compensation
• Morning and afternoon start times may be available
• Operating radius of approximately 250 miles
• Exact workdays, start times, and days off assigned according to operational needs

Applicants should be comfortable with the schedule confirmed during the hiring process.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer on local intermodal routes.
• Transport loaded and empty intermodal containers.
• Pick up and deliver freight between rail yards, distribution centers, warehouses, and customer locations.
• Complete container and chassis inspections.
• Follow rail-yard and terminal safety procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip tractor inspections.
• Safely couple and uncouple equipment.
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and delivery records.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding load status and delays.
• Complete assigned pickups and deliveries safely and on schedule.

Freight & Equipment

• No-touch intermodal container freight
• Tractor-trailer and container chassis equipment
• Local rail and distribution center operations
• Loaded and empty container movements
• Newer equipment has been advertised, with an average fleet age of approximately two years

Drivers are not expected to manually load or unload freight.

Operating Area

Drivers operate throughout the greater Kansas City market, including Liberty, Missouri, and surrounding communities.

Routes may extend up to approximately 250 miles from the operating terminal.

Reporting Location: Liberty, MO 64068

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 12 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications
• Must be able to commute to the Liberty, Missouri terminal
• Must be comfortable working in intermodal rail-yard environments
• Ability to inspect tractors, chassis, and containers
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Ability to follow dispatch instructions and terminal safety procedures
• Must meet applicable driving record and background requirements

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Home daily
• Average weekly earnings of $1,275–$1,375
• No-touch freight
• Hourly pay plus mileage compensation
• Higher hourly rates for night and weekend shifts
• Local Kansas City-area routes
• Newer equipment has been advertised
• Full-time company-driver opportunity

Applicants must have at least 12 months of qualifying Class A CDL driving experience.