CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Up to $85K + $5K BONUS

Small Potato Trucking • Minneapolis, MN

9d • $1,550 - $1,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Drive for a dedicated local intermodal account based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Drivers operate automatic day-cab tractors, mostly Freightliner, within a 200-mile radius of St. Paul and are home daily. Freight is carried on intermodal chassis or containers, with approximately 50% drop-and-hook and 50% live loads, and about 5% reefer/TCI freight. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 3:00 PM start and five 10-hour shifts, totaling approximately 50 hours per week. Additional hours may occasionally be required, and extra workdays may be available when freight volume allows. Drivers park tractors and personal vehicles at the office; slip-seat operation may be required depending on start time.

Average annual gross pay is $80,000–$85,000, with average weekly pay of approximately $1,538–$1,635 and a $5,000 bonus. New hires average $1,403 per week during their first 3–6 months. Pay is $0.48–$0.53 per mile for approximately 1,175 miles per week. A safety bonus of up to $1,000 per year is available, and an exception pay plan covers detention, breakdowns, rail delays, empty moves, and other qualifying events. Uniforms are provided. Hazmat certification is optional and reimbursed with proof and receipts. Trucks have safety technology and a no-smoking policy.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 3 months of truck-driving experience.
• Comfort with local intermodal operations.
• Willingness to work a 3:00 PM start and approximately 50 hours per week.
• Clean driving record.
• DOT Medical Card.
• Drivers with SAP status are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat certification is optional; certification costs are reimbursed with proof and receipts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a day-cab tractor on local intermodal routes within a 200-mile radius of St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Transport freight on intermodal chassis and containers, including drop-and-hook and live loads.
• Work a Monday–Friday schedule starting at 3:00 PM and approximately 50 hours per week.
• Park the tractor and personal vehicle at the Minneapolis office; accommodate slip-seat operation if required by start time.
• Comply with the no-smoking policy inside trucks.

Benefits

• $5,000 bonus.
• Safety bonus of up to $1,000 per year.
• Six paid major holidays after 90 days.
• PTO accrual beginning on day one.
• Uniforms provided.
• Optional hazmat certification reimbursement with proof and receipts.
• Exception pay for detention, breakdowns, rail delays, empty moves, and other qualifying events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed