About this role
**CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Minneapolis, MN
Join a dedicated local intermodal account offering $80,000–$85,000 average annual pay, a $5,000 bonus, and home daily. Drivers operate day cabs within a 200-mile radius of St. Paul with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
Main Yard / Starting Location
Minneapolis, MN — drivers park their tractor/POV at the office.
Pay Details
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$80,000–$85,000 average annual gross
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Approximately $1,538–$1,635 average weekly pay
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$5,000 bonus
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$0.48–$0.53 CPM
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Approximately 1,175 miles per week
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New hires average $1,403/week during their first 3–6 months
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Safety Bonus: up to $1,000/year
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Exception pay plan covering:
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Detention
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Breakdowns
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Rail delays
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Empty moves
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Other qualifying events
Job Details
- Dedicated local intermodal account
- Home daily
- Operate within a 200-mile radius of St. Paul, MN
- 100% freight on intermodal chassis/containers
- Approximately 50% drop & hook / 50% live
- Approximately 5% reefer/TCI freight
- Uniforms provided
- Hazmat certification optional and reimbursed with proof/receipts
Shift Details
- Monday-Friday
- 3:00 PM start
- Approximately 50 hours per week
- 5 days × 10-hour shifts
- Additional hours may occasionally be required
- Extra workdays available when freight volume allows
- Home daily
Job Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience
- Must be comfortable with local intermodal operations
- Must be willing to work a 3:00 PM start
- Must be able to work approximately 50 hours per week
- Clean driving record
- DOT Medical Card
- No SAP drivers
Equipment & Benefits
- Automatic day cabs, mostly Freightliner
- Average fleet age approximately 2.5 years
- Safety technology
- Slip-seat operation may be required based on start time
- Tractors/POVs parked at the office
- 6 paid major holidays after 90 days
- PTO accrual beginning on day one
- $5,000 bonus**
- Safety Bonus up to $1,000/year
- No-smoking policy inside trucks