Local Class A Driver – Intermodal Containers – Salt Lake City

Velocity TruckingPros LLC; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Velocity TruckingPros LLC in Salt Lake City is hiring a Local Intermodal Driver for day or night shifts. You’ll pull containers locally and return home daily, with a schedule that offers 55–70 hours a week and a comfortable home-time rhythm within a 150‑mile radius (Grantsville, Ogden, Bear River City).

Pay includes $15.00 per hour, plus $12.50 per stop, averaging $1,300–$1,700 weekly, with full healthcare, PTO, and 401(k) matching after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must live within 25 miles of Salt Lake City, UT (84104).
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A experience.
• Valid CDL-A and active DOT Medical Card; Hazmat preferred but not required.
• Solid driving record and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Drive local intermodal routes within a 150-mile radius including Grantsville, Ogden, and Bear River City.
• Operate 55–70 hours per week with day or night shifts; home daily."
• Handle 100% no-touch freight with drop‑and‑hook, preloads, and live loads/unloads.
• Maintain safety, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and comply with all DOT regulations.

Skills

Local intermodal driving

Safety focused

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

Local Intermodal Driver – Day or Night Shift Available

Hey drivers! We've got open slots for experienced Class A drivers on our local intermodal team in Salt Lake City. If you want to pull containers locally and get back to your own bed every single night, this is a solid daily setup with reliable weekly earnings.

What You’ll Earn & Company Perks

Gross Weekly Pay: Drivers average $1,300 – $1,700 per week.

Base Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour.

Stop Incentives: +$12.50 per stop (works out to ~$24.50 per load with an average of 2 stops per load).

Benefits: Full corporate healthcare (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, and matching 401(k) retirement structures active after 60 days on the job.

The Route, Schedule & Daily Routine

Home Time: 100% Home Daily‑reset at home after every shift.

Hours: Expect a full 55 to 70 hours a week (about 10 to 12 hours a shift).

Work Schedules: Choose between Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday options (weekend work is standard).

Shift Availability: Day and Night slots are both open.

Operating Radius: Local container transport within a 150‑mile radius (frequent loops into Grantsville, Ogden, and Bear River City).

Freight Handling: 100% No‑Touch Freight. Standard mix of drop‑and‑hook, preloads, and live loads/unloads.

Holidays: Working holidays is completely optional on this fleet.

What to Expect on the Yard

Equipment: Slip‑seat setup in a clean daycab shared with a driver on the opposite shift. Containers are mounted directly onto bare chassis at the ramp.

Ramp Operations: Expect occasional 30 to 60‑minute wait times for "flips" at the ramp when mounting containers onto DOT‑legal chassis.

Basic Requirements to Join

Location: Must live within 25 miles of Salt Lake City, UT (84104).

Experience: Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A experience (experienced solo drivers only; no trainees or team operations).

Licensing: Valid CDL‑A and active DOT Medical Card (Hazmat is preferred, but not required).

Status: Company drivers only (no owner‑operators).

Safety: Solid driving record, good work history, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.