Truck Driver CDL A - Intermodal Drayage - transportation - job employment

NYWDS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chassis pool access

Fuel discounts at major truck stops

On-site tractor parking

Self-maintained equipment

Job summary

NFI invites independent owner-operators to partner as CDL A drivers for intermodal drayage, operating with NFI authority. This fleet‑friendly arrangement emphasizes freedom to manage your business while accessing NFI’s freight network and equipment pool.

Average weekly gross ranges from $3,500–$4,000 for a 5‑day work week or $5,000–$6,000 for a 6‑day work week, with year‑round intermodal freight and local Chicago area routes.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required.
• Experience with intermodal drayage is preferred.
• Self-employed/owner-operator mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run local and regional routes to/from Chicago-area rail yards.

Skills

CDL A

Intermodal drayage

Independent owner-operator

Job description

Truck Driver CDL A - Intermodal Drayage - transportation - job employment

Partnering with NFI as an independent Owner Operator means using the freedom of running your own business to gain strength and stability by working together with one of North America’s top carriers. You bring the power, your truck, your professionalism, your ambition—and run under NFI authority, giving you endless opportunity to grow your business. Why Partner with NFI? Average Weekly Gross:$3,500–$4,000 for 5 days or $5,000–$6,000 for 6 days. Consistent Freight: Year-round intermodal freight with a steady schedule. Local and Regional Routes: Run to and from Chicago-area rail yards. Paid Standby: Earn standby pay when applicable. Owner-Operator Benefits: Access NFI’s privately owned, self-maintained chassis and trailer pool, fuel discounts at major truck stops, and on-site tractor parking. Partnership Perks: Access to NFI’s self-maintained and privately owned chassis/trailer pool, fuel discounts at all major truck stops, and on-site tractor parking. Supplemental Insurance: Access insurance programs through TrueNorth.