Truck Driver CDL A - Intermodal Drayage

NFI; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 63,700 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

NFI is seeking drivers for their drayage fleet in Edison, NJ, offering home-daily routes and competitive pay between $1,400 and $1,800 per week. Successful candidates will have a Class A CDL and a minimum of one year of tractor-trailer experience, with a preference for port drayage. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, health coverage from day one, and access to a well-maintained fleet. Join NFI for a rewarding driving career where you can ensure the safe transport of freight while being home daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant tractor-trailer experience.
• TWIC and Sea Link required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
• Follow all federal and/or state laws and regulations.
• Ability to report all problems with equipment and accidents.

Skills

Tractor-trailer experience

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Current Class A CDL

Job description

Take the wheel with NFI’s drayage fleet and enjoy home-daily routes delivering to Eastern PA, steady freight, and well-maintained equipment built for reliable performance.

Join NFI to take advantage of

• Average Pay: $1,400–$1,800 per week
• $2,500 sign‑on bonus
• Local / Home Daily
• Port container freight that is no‑touch
• Paid port standby pay
• Access to NFI’s self‑maintained and privately owned chassis pool
• Late‑model fleet with advanced technology and safety features
• Our shops maintain an estimated 60% of our trucks and trailers
• Health, dental, vision & Rx benefits begin day one
• Safety & referral bonuses

Pay Range: 1400.00‑1800.00 per week. General Benefits: Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k) plan; a wellness program; life insurance; paid time off; and paid parental leave, among other benefit plan options.

Start Your Engine: What It Takes to Drive With NFI

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Current Class A CDL from the state of residence
• Minimum 1 year of relevant tractor‑trailer experience
• Preferred port drayage experience
• Acceptable references from past employers
• Meet all applicable DOT qualifications
• TWIC and Sea Link required

NFI Driver Expectations And Requirements

• Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations and customer rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Physically capable of performing all job duties, which include moving frequently, standing, walking and sitting. Required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs (45 kg).
• Ability to report all problems with equipment, accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after the route.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
• Ability to perform routes, pickups and deliveries based on customer requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

NFI Operating Center: 91202