Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver | Home Daily | Night Shift | Up To $1,450/Week

Thedrivingdesk

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    We're hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for local intermodal driving positions serving the Kansas City, Missouri, and Edgerton, Kansas areas . This position is ideal for CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work with nighttime schedules and competitive weekly earnings.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, Missouri
    Websitehttps://www.thedrivingdesk.com

    Description

    We're hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for local intermodal driving positions serving the Kansas City, Missouri, and Edgerton, Kansas areas.

    This opportunity offers daily home time, no-touch freight, automatic trucks, and a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible drivers.

    Drivers transport intermodal containers between rail yards and customer locations throughout Kansas and Missouri. This position is ideal for CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work with nighttime schedules and competitive weekly earnings.

    Five openings are currently available.

    Pay & Compensation

    • Average Weekly Earnings: $1,350–$1,450
    • Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $75,000
    • Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a limited time, subject to eligibility requirements
    • Safety bonus opportunities
    • Paid online orientation

    Actual earnings may vary based on assigned routes, workload, and applicable compensation terms.

    Schedule & Home Time

    • Home Daily
    • Night shift position
    • Local routes throughout Kansas and Missouri
    • Drivers begin and end their shifts at designated locations in Kansas City, MO, or Edgerton, KS
    • Trucks remain at the terminal or rail facility during time off

    Exact start times and scheduled workdays will be confirmed during the hiring process.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Transport intermodal freight between rail yards and customer locations.
    • Operate throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
    • Pick up and deliver intermodal containers at designated rail facilities.
    • Complete assigned local deliveries safely and on schedule.
    • Perform trailer connections and disconnections.
    • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
    • Maintain accurate transportation and delivery records.
    • Communicate with dispatch regarding loads, delays, and equipment concerns.
    • Follow DOT regulations, rail-yard procedures, and company safety requirements.

    Freight Handling: This is a no-touch freight position. Drivers are not required to manually load or unload cargo.

    Equipment & Freight

    • Automatic transmission trucks
    • Intermodal containers and trailers
    • No-touch freight
    • Local rail-yard operations
    • Company-owned equipment
    • Trucks remain at designated facilities during time off

    Driver Requirements

    • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
    • Minimum 3 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience.
    • Must reside within approximately 60 miles of Kansas City, MO 64106, or Edgerton, KS 66021.
    • Must be available to work night shifts.
    • Must be comfortable operating in rail-yard environments.
    • HazMat endorsement must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
    • HazMat endorsement expenses are reimbursable with qualifying receipts.
    • Must be willing to leave assigned equipment at the designated terminal or rail facility.
    • No passengers or pets permitted.
    • Must meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications.
    • SAP drivers are not eligible for this position.

    Benefits

    • Medical insurance eligibility after 30 days
    • Dental insurance eligibility after 30 days
    • Vision insurance eligibility after 30 days
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
    • Paid time off accruing from day one
    • Holiday pay eligibility subject to service requirements
    • Safety bonus opportunities
    • Parental leave benefits
    • Adoption assistance

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