Salt City Trucking

Salt City Trucking; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual starts on day one

18 paid days off initially

Holidays off after first 90 days

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver to Chicago-area rail yards with a Monday–Friday schedule, 6:00 PM start, and home daily from Mundelein, IL. This role offers competitive pay around $75,000 per year plus a $10,000 bonus, with paid training and per-load pay for various load types.

You will haul intermodal containers with 100% no-touch freight, perform short trips across the Chicago rail yards, and qualify for ramp training plus generous PTO accrual starting on day one;

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• DOT Medical Card must be maintained.
• Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• 100% no-touch freight.
• Transport containers to Chicago rail yards daily.
• Approximately 1,500 miles per week.
• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire.
• Ramp training may be provided; costs reimbursed after documentation.
• Potential transfer to a preferred shift after 6 months.

Skills

CDL-A

Clean driving record

DOT Medical Card

Hazmat endorsement

Operate in Chicago-area rail yards

Education

Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire

Job description

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Good Pay + $10K Bonus | Home Daily

Earn approximately $75,000 per year on a dedicated intermodal account with Monday–Friday scheduling, evening starts, and daily home time. Drivers receive a $10,000 bonus, paid training, and additional compensation for specialty loads and delays.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,442
• Bonus: $10,000
• New drivers start at $0.48 CPM, with a $0.01 annual increase up to $0.55 CPM.
• All hub miles paid, including loaded and empty miles.
• Customer live load: $65
• Customer drop-and-hook: $40
• Hazmat load: +$25
• Refrigerated load: +$30
• Empty move: $15
• Crosstown drop: $23–$55, based on ramp distance
• Rail delay: $20/hour after the first hour
• Additional wait-time pay may apply after the listed waiting period.
• Ramp training: $250 per day for at least 5 full days

Job Details

• 100% no-touch freight
• Transport containers to Chicago rail yards daily.
• Approximately 1,500 miles per week
• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire.
• Hazmat endorsement costs may be reimbursed after obtaining the endorsement with proper documentation.
• Potential opportunity to transfer to a preferred shift after 6 months.

Shift Details

• Monday–Friday schedule
• 6:00 PM start time
• Drivers are home daily.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas time off is not guaranteed, although most drivers may be off.
• Holiday pay is available after 90 days on the account.

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire
• Ability to operate in Chicago-area rail yards
• No smoking inside the truck

Equipment & Benefits

• Intermodal container and chassis equipment
• Slip-seat operation
• Tractors remain at the yard during time off
• Equipment cannot be taken home
• PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment
• 18 paid days off initially: 12 PTO days + 6 holidays
• After 1–5 years: 22 paid days off
• 6–13 years: 27 paid days off
• 14–18 years: 30 paid days off
• 19+ years: 32 paid days off