CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver - $80k–$88k/Yr + $5k Bonus

Local CDL-A Intermodal Truck Driver – Fort Wayne, IN Terminal

Terminal & Route Operations

• Yard Base: Check in right at the Fort Wayne terminal every day to pick up your dispatch and truck.
• Route Scope: Daily runs back and forth between Fort Wayne and Chicago, mixed with local hauls inside a 100-mile zone (topping out at a 175-mile radius overall).
• Freight Setup: Day shifts run 60% drop-and-hook / 40% live load-unload, while night shifts feature 80% drop-and-hook / 20% live load-unload.

Weekly Pay & Financial Structure

• Take-Home Pay: Expect weekly earnings to average between $1,535 and $1,690, which works out to an annual gross of $80,000 to $88,000.
• Sign-On Bonus: Comes with a $5,000 limited-time bonus when you start.
• Mileage & Extras: Base mileage runs $0.52 to $0.62 CPM, stacked with $56 per live load-unload, $28 drop-and-hook, $15 out-of-route drops, $15/hr for rail delays after an hour, $20/hr detention after 90 minutes, and an extra $25 for hazmat loads.

Shift Times & Schedules

• Schedule Options:
• • Shift 1: Monday through Friday starting at 10:00 PM (11-hour shifts).
  • Shift 2: Sunday through Thursday starting at 3:00 AM (11-hour shifts).
• Rest Routine: Daily home time resets so you're sleeping in your own bed regularly.

Equipment & Fleet Guidelines

• Truck Specs: Automatic-only day cabs set up for slip-seating (tractors stay parked at the yard during your days off).
• Fleet Rules: No pets or riders allowed in the cab.

Screening & Compliance Standards

• Experience Needed: At least 9 months of verifiable Class-A tractor-trailer seat time.
• Certifications: You don't need a Hazmat endorsement on day one, but you must get it within 60 days (the company covers 100% of the cost).

Benefits & Corporate Perks

• Time Off: Starts you off with 18 paid days (12 PTO plus 6 holidays), scaling up to 22 days after your first year.
• Insurance & Retirement: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance kicking in after 30 days, plus a company-matched 401(k).
• Family Support: Includes parental leave, adoption help, family planning resources, life insurance, and disability coverage.