CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Home Daily | $80K/year | Jersey City

Thedrivingdesk

  • Jersey City, New Jersey
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal position with daily home time, consistent freight, and excellent earning potential.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJersey City, New Jersey
    Websitehttps://www.thedrivingdesk.com

    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.

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