Local Rail Yard CDL A Driver No-Touch Intermodal

Safeload Trucking; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeload Trucking is seeking a CDL A driver for a local intermodal role with no-touch freight. You will haul to/from Chicago rail yards on a Monday–Friday schedule with daily home time. The job includes HazMat endorsement within 90 days of hire and company reimbursement for HazMat if obtained after hire.

The position offers strong weekly pay and requires a valid Class A CDL and 3–6 months of trucking experience. You will operate slip-seat trucks and return to the yard at times.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• HazMat endorsement must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Haul intermodal freight to and from Chicago rail yards.
• Follow all rail yard, DOT, and company safety procedures.
• Complete pre trip inspections and maintain accurate logs.
• Communicate with dispatch and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain required paperwork and delivery documentation.

Skills

HazMat endorsement

Education

CDL A License

HazMat endorsement

Job description

Local Rail Yard CDL A Driver | No-Touch Intermodal
Job Type: Driver

We are hiring CDL-A drivers for a local intermodal operation serving Illinois and WI. Drivers haul no touch freight to and from Chicago rail yards on a consistent Monday - Friday schedule with daily home time.

This is a steady local position with strong weekly pay, company-paid HazMat reimbursement, and assigned yard equipment.

Pay and earnings

Average weekly pay: $1,300 - $1,400

Average annual earnings: about $75,000

100% no touch freight

HazMat endorsement required within 90 days of hire

Company reimburses HazMat endorsement if obtained after hire

Driver must provide required paperwork

Schedule and home time

Monday through Friday

Operates in IL and WI

Drivers go to Chicago rail yards daily

Drivers leave the tractor at the yard during time off

Slip seat equipment; drivers share trucks

No smoking inside the truck

What you’ll do

Haul intermodal freight to and from Chicago rail yards

Follow all rail yard, DOT, and company safety procedures

Complete pre trip inspections and maintain accurate logs

Communicate with dispatch and report any issues promptly

Maintain required paperwork and delivery documentation

What we need

Valid Class A CDL

Minimum 3 - 6 months of trucking experience

HazMat endorsement within 90 days of hire; company reimbursement provided

Comfortable with a 3:00 PM start time and daily rail-yard reporting

Willing to operate slip seat equipment

Able to leave the tractor at the yard during time off