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CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver - Home Daily - $84K Avg. - Bonus

Cornerstone Driver Solutions
Ayer, MA, United States Posted Sep 30, 2026
Full-timeOn-site

About this role

Cornerstone Driver Solutions is recruiting qualified CDL-A drivers for a local intermodal position based in Ayer/Lancaster, Massachusetts.

$84,000 Average Annual Earnings | $1,500–$1,800 Typical Weekly | Home Daily | No NYC Driving | $10,000 Limited-Time Bonus

WHY DRIVERS LIKE THIS POSITION

  • Home daily
  • $84,000 average annual earnings
  • $1,500–$1,800 typical weekly earnings
  • $10,000 limited-time bonus
  • No New York City driving
  • Majority no-touch freight
  • Local intermodal operation
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO from day one

🚛 THE JOB

Drivers operate local intermodal routes moving containers between the Ayer/Worcester rail area and customers throughout the local operating region.

  • Freight originates or terminates in Worcester or Ayer, MA
  • Local operation within approximately 250 miles of Ayer
  • Majority no-touch freight
  • Weekend Wrap position
  • 24/7 operation
  • Truck remains at the Lancaster yard during scheduled time off
  • Truck is shared with another driver

💰 PAY

  • $1,500–$1,800 typical weekly earnings
  • $84,000 average annual earnings
  • $0.42–$0.47 per mile
  • $56 stop pay
  • $45 drop & hook pay
  • $23–$36/hour detention
  • Additional activity-based pay
  • $10,000 limited-time bonus

Actual earnings vary based on miles, stops, activity, detention and applicable carrier pay policies.

🏠 HOME DAILY

This is a home-daily local position.

Drivers return to the Lancaster yard during scheduled time off. Because this is a 24/7 operation, the truck is shared with another driver.

No NYC driving.

📦 FREIGHT

  • Intermodal container freight
  • Majority no-touch
  • Local rail-to-customer and customer-to-rail moves
  • Some rail-yard experience preferred

✅ REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Must meet applicable DOT and carrier qualification requirements
  • Reliable attendance
  • Safe driving history
  • Ability to operate in a 24/7 local operation
  • Uniforms required
  • No riders

🎁 BENEFITS

  • PTO from day one
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental and vision after 30 days
  • Life insurance options
  • Mental health benefits
  • Disability benefits

📍 LOCATION

Ayer/Lancaster, Massachusetts

Local operating area extends approximately 250 miles from Ayer.

⭐ NO COST TO CDL DRIVERS

Cornerstone Driver Solutions does not charge CDL drivers a recruiting fee.

We help qualified drivers connect with carrier opportunities based on their experience, location, pay expectations and home-time needs.

📋 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY?

  1. Recruiter Review Cornerstone reviews your CDL, experience, location and qualifications.

  2. Carrier Review Qualified candidates are submitted to the carrier.

  3. Carrier Interview & Qualification The carrier completes its required review and qualification process.

  4. Onboarding Selected drivers complete the required onboarding and orientation.

  5. Start Driving Once approved, you'll receive your start information from the carrier.

📲 APPLY TODAY

If you're a qualified CDL-A driver looking for home-daily local intermodal work, $1,500–$1,800 typical weekly earnings, no NYC driving, and strong benefits, apply today.

No recruiting fee for CDL drivers.

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