Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver | Good Pay + BONUS | Chicago Rail Yard Routes

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Good Pay + $10K Bonus Earn approximately $75,000 per year hauling no-touch intermodal freight to Chicago-area rail yards. This local Monday–Friday position offers daily home time, paid training, additional load pay, and a $10,000 bonus. Pay Details Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,442 Bonus: $10,000 New drivers start at $0.48 CPM, with a $0.01 annual increase up to $0.55 CPM. All hub miles paid, including loaded and empty miles. Customer live load: $65 — approximately 20% of freight Customer drop-and-hook: $40 — approximately 80% of freight Hazmat load: +$25 Refrigerated load: +$30 Empty move: $15 Crosstown drop: $23–$55, based on ramp distance Rail delay pay: $20/hour after the first hour Additional waiting-time pay may apply based on the applicable delay policy. Ramp training: $250 per day for at least 5 full days Job Details 100% no-touch freight Drivers travel to Chicago rail yards daily. Approximately 1,500 miles per week Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire. Hazmat costs may be reimbursed after obtaining the endorsement with required paperwork. Potential opportunity to transfer to a preferred shift after 6 months. Shift Details Monday–Friday schedule 11:00 PM start time Home daily Thanksgiving and Christmas time off is not guaranteed, although most drivers may be off. Holiday pay is available after 90 days on the account. Job Requirements Valid Class A CDL Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience DOT Medical Card Clean driving record No SAP drivers Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire Ability to operate in Chicago-area rail yards Willingness to work overnight shifts No smoking inside the truck Equipment & Benefits Intermodal container and chassis equipment Slip-seat operation Tractors remain at the yard during time off Trucks cannot be taken home PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment 18 paid days off initially: 12 PTO days + 6 holidays After 1–5 years: 22 paid days off 6–13 years: 27 paid days off 14–18 years: 30 paid days off 19+ years: 32 paid days off #J-18808-Ljbffr Salt City Trucking