Local Intermodal CDL-A Driver | Home Daily | Night Shift | Up to $1,650/Week

Thedrivingdesk; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily

Overtime opportunities

Optional sixth workday

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is seeking Class A CDL drivers for a local intermodal position based in Portland, Oregon. Drivers will operate day cabs on local routes originating from the rail yard, with daily home time and multiple daily dispatches.

Earners can expect overtime after 40 hours, potential for a sixth workday for extra income, and a steady stream of local freight including live-load and drop-and-hook deliveries. Home daily with 10–12 hour days is typical.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of solo CDL-A driving experience
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the terminal
• Must live within 30 miles of Portland, OR

Responsibilities

• Operate day cab tractors on local intermodal routes from the rail yard around Portland.
• Perform live-load and drop-and-hook freight with multiple dispatches daily.
• Home daily with a typical 10–12 hour workday and overtime after 40 hours.

Skills

CDL-A driving

Local routes

Safety-conscious driving

Job description

We're hiring Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal position based in Portland, Oregon. This opportunity offers daily home time, competitive earnings, overtime opportunities, and steady local freight with a mix of live-load and drop-and-hook deliveries.

Drivers operate day cabs and work local routes originating from the rail yard throughout the Portland area.

Pay & Compensation

• Average weekly earnings: $1,250–$1,650
• Top drivers earn up to $1,750 per week
• Average annual earnings: Approximately $64,000
• Top annual earnings: Up to $91,000
• Ring Pay compensation
• Overtime paid after 40 hours worked
• Optional sixth workday available for additional earnings

Home Time

• Home Daily
• Five-day work schedule
• Optional sixth day available
• Typical 10–12 hour workdays
• Occasional overnight delays may occur due to customer or equipment issues

Job Details

• Local intermodal freight
• Multiple dispatches each day
• Live load and drop-and-hook freight
• Average dispatch distance up to 300 miles from the rail yard
• Consistent local work

Equipment

• Day cab tractors
• Modern intermodal equipment

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of solo CDL-A driving experience
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the terminal
• Must live within 30 miles of Portland, OR
• Must meet all DOT and company hiring requirements

Why Drivers Apply

• Home every day
• Overtime opportunities
• Competitive weekly earnings
• Local intermodal routes
• Day cab equipment
• Optional extra workday for increased income
• Consistent freight
• Great opportunity for experienced CDL-A drivers