Night Shift Intermodal CDL A Driver Chicago Turn Routes, Home Daily

Safeload Trucking; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage after 30 days

Dental coverage after 30 days

Vision coverage after 30 days

401(k) with company match

Paid time off from day one

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Safeload Trucking in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Night Shift Intermodal CDL A Driver to run to Chicago and back nightly, with occasional local work within 100 miles as needed. This slip-seat role offers daily home time and steady night shifts.

You will haul intermodal freight, perform drop-and-hook on about 75% of loads, and report to the Indianapolis terminal for dispatch. Valid CDL-A and HazMat endorsement within 60 days are required; 3–6 months trucking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• HazMat endorsement required within 60 days of hire.
• 3–6 months trucking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Haul intermodal freight to and from Chicago.
• Complete drop and hook work (≈75% of loads).
• Fill in with local work within 100 miles of Indianapolis.
• Report to the Indianapolis terminal daily for dispatch and truck assignment.

Skills

CDL A

Hazmat endorsement

Trucking experience

Job description

Night Shift Intermodal CDL A Driver | Chicago Turn Routes, Home Daily

Job Type: Driver

We are hiring CDL-A drivers for a local intermodal operation based in Indianapolis, IN. Drivers run to Chicago and back daily, with additional local work within a 100-mile radius of Indianapolis as needed.

This is a steady night-shift position with strong drop-and-hook freight, daily home time, and slip-seat equipment.

Pay and earnings

Average weekly pay: $1,550 - $1,680

Average annual earnings: about $87,000

Safety bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days

401(k) with company match

Paid time off beginning on day one

Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits

Schedule and home time

Sunday through Thursday

Run to Chicago and back daily

Fill in with local work within a 100-mile radius of Indianapolis

Report to the Indianapolis terminal daily for dispatch and truck assignment

Slip-seat equipment; drivers share trucks

Tractors remain at the yard during time off

What you'll do

Haul intermodal freight to and from Chicago

Complete drop and hook work, approximately 75% of loads

Fill in with local work within a 100-mile radius of Indianapolis

Equipment

Tractors remain at the yard during time off

What we need

Valid Class A CDL

Minimum 3 - 6 months of trucking experience

HazMat endorsement within 60 days of hire

Comfortable with a 9:00 PM start time and nightly Chicago turns