Regional Intermodal CDL-A Driver

Herman N Logistics•Portland, OR

6d•$6,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hiring Class A CDL drivers in Portland, Oregon, for regional intermodal routes across Oregon and Washington. Drivers deliver rail containers from the Portland ramp to customers and return empty containers to the ramp. Routes include the I-5 corridor, eastern and coastal Oregon and Washington, and Madras, Redmond, and Prineville. Freight is no-touch and is approximately 80% drop-and-hook and 20% live load/unload. Drivers hook and unhook 2–3 trailers per day and regularly drive mountain passes, chaining when weather requires. Drivers work five days per week, 10–12 hours per day, and average about 1,250 miles weekly. They are home weekly, with a possible additional night at home each week that is not guaranteed. Drivers choose their shift and start times; working holidays is optional. Pay includes mileage and activity-based rates, detention pay, holiday pay, safety bonus opportunities, and paid online orientation. Equipment includes an assigned automatic single-bunk sleeper truck and 53-foot box trailers. Taking the truck home is allowed with secure parking, subject to management approval. Hazmat endorsement is optional, and its cost is reimbursed if obtained.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 3 months of trucking experience.
Willingness to chain up when weather requires.
Comfortable driving mountain passes.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement is optional; the cost is reimbursed if obtained.

Responsibilities

Deliver rail containers from the Portland ramp to customers on regional routes in Oregon and Washington.
Return empty containers to the Portland ramp.
Hook and unhook 2–3 trailers per day.
Drive mountain passes regularly and chain up when weather requires.