Local Intermodal Haul + $85k/Yr + Guaranteed Daily (MN)
About The Position
Drive local intermodal routes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, operating within a 200-mile radius of St. Paul. The position handles 100% intermodal container freight, with an approximately even split between drop-and-hooks and live loads and about 5% refrigerated freight. Drivers use late-model automatic Freightliner day cabs with modern safety technology; the average fleet age is 2.5 years. Slip seating may be required depending on start time, and trucks are parked at the Minneapolis office during off-hours. Schedules are approximately 50 hours per week across five 10-hour shifts, with optional additional shifts. Available schedules are Wednesday–Sunday starting at 17:00, Sunday–Thursday starting at 16:00, Tuesday–Saturday starting at 17:30, Monday–Friday starting at 19:00, or Tuesday–Saturday starting at 19:00. Drivers are guaranteed daily home time after each shift. Average annual earnings are stated as $80,000–$85,000, with new drivers averaging approximately $1,403 per week. Pay includes $0.48–$0.53 per mile and additional pay for accessorial work, detention, breakdowns, rail delays, empty moves, safety training, and virtual courses. A limited-time $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- At least 3 months of tractor-trailer experience.
- Complete pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol screening.
Nice To Haves
- Hazmat endorsement is optional; licensing fees are reimbursed with proof of receipt.
Responsibilities
- Drive local intermodal routes within a 200-mile radius of the St. Paul area.
- Transport intermodal container freight, including drop-and-hook and live-load freight, as well as some refrigerated freight.
- Work an assigned five-day schedule of approximately 10 hours per day; optional additional shifts are available.
- Comply with the smoke-free policy inside company trucks.
Benefits
- Limited-time $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- PTO accrual beginning on day one, ranging from 12 to 26 days based on tenure.
- Holiday pay of $220 per day after 90 days, covering six major holidays.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching, beginning after 30 days.
- Additional pay for drop-and-hooks, live unloads, hazmat loads, and refrigerated freight.
- Pay for detention, breakdowns, rail delays, and empty moves.
- Paid safety training and virtual courses.
- Guaranteed daily home time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
