CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver - Home Daily - $80,000+ Average - Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for CDL truck driving jobs near Jersey City, NJ ? We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal position with daily home time, consistent freight, and excellent earning potential.

Drivers average $80,000+ annually while hauling intermodal containers throughout the Northeast. This position offers steady work, strong accessorial pay, paid training, and a predictable Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Position Highlights

• Home Daily
• Average Annual Earnings: $80,000+
• Local Intermodal Freight
• Tuesday–Saturday Schedule
• Evening Start Times: Between 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Typical 12-Hour Shifts
• Optional Extra Work Available on Days Off
• Permanent Shift Assignment After Orientation

Compensation

Drivers are paid for every mile plus multiple premium pay opportunities.

Mileage Pay

• $0.375–$0.480 CPM
• Paid on all HUB miles

Additional Pay

• $55 Drop & Hook
• $75 Live Load/Unload
• $40 Hazmat Load
• $75 NYC Congestion Pay (per load)
• $50 George Washington Bridge Pay (per load)
• $200/day Paid Training

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle
• Haul loaded intermodal containers
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain accurate electronic logs
• Deliver freight safely throughout assigned service areas
• Follow all DOT and company safety regulations

Freight Details

• Local intermodal container operations
• Majority No-Touch Freight
• Import & Export freight
• Approximately 15 loads per week
• Average 1,000 miles per week

Operating Area

Drivers must be willing to run throughout:

• Jersey City
• New York City Boroughs
• Long Island
• Pennsylvania
• Connecticut

This position requires accepting dispatches throughout the entire operating area.

Equipment

• Day Cab Trucks
• 53' Intermodal Containers
• Slip Seat Operation
• Trucks remain at the terminal
• No take-home truck

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Up to 32 paid days off based on years of service

Paid Training

• Paid Online Orientation
• Minimum 5 Days of Ramp Training
• Extended Training Available if Needed
• $200 Daily Training Pay

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of recent CDL-A driving experience
• Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of hire
• Comfortable driving throughout the NYC metro area
• Ability to work a slip-seat operation
• Must meet DOT hiring requirements

Hiring Area

Now hiring CDL-A drivers who live within 40 miles of Jersey City, NJ 07307 , including:

• Jersey City
• Newark
• Elizabeth
• Bayonne
• Northern New Jersey Area

Apply Today

If you're looking for a local CDL-A driving job with daily home time , consistent intermodal freight , and strong weekly earning potential , we'd like to speak with you. Apply today to start your next driving opportunity.