CDL-A Local Intermodal Truck Driver – Daily Home Time – $80,000–$100,000/Year

Pay Range: $0.50–$0.56 CPM (activity-based pay)
Estimated Annual Earnings: $80,000–$100,000 (W-2; not guaranteed)
Home Time: Daily
Schedule: Thursday–Monday or Friday–Tuesday
Equipment: Day cabs | Slip-seat operation
Freight: No-touch intermodal freight

Position Overview

We are hiring experienced CDL-A local truck drivers for an intermodal position based in the Mechanicville / Albany, NY area. Drivers will haul containers to and from rail yards and customer locations within a 250-mile radius of Mechanicville, NY.

This position offers daily home time, consistent local work, activity-based pay, and no-touch freight.
No NYC routes.

Pay & Compensation

• Mileage pay: $0.50–$0.56 CPM (based on experience)
• Average weekly miles: ~1,800
• Estimated annual earnings: $80,000–$100,000 (W-2; not guaranteed)

Additional Activity Pay Includes:

• Drop & hook: $40 per event
• Live load / unload: $65 per event
• Hazmat load: $20 per load
• Detention pay after 1 hour
• Breakdown and delay pay (activity-based)
• New hire training pay: $200 per day
• Holiday pay: $210 per day

Home Time & Schedule

• Daily home time
• Schedule options:Thursday–Monday or Friday–Tuesday
• Approximate start times: 12:01 AM or 3:00 AM
• Typical shifts run approximately 12 hours
• Drivers must be willing to work either schedule/start time

Equipment & Freight

• Day cab tractors
• 53 box trailers / intermodal containers
• Slip-seat operation
• No-touch freight
• Truck remains at the ramp during time off

Operating Area

• Local intermodal runs within a 250-mile radius of Mechanicville, NY
• No NYC driving

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months verifiable driving experience
• Must meet DOT physical and safety requirements
• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire
• Company reimburses hazmat endorsement costs with proof of completion and receipts
• Ability to work overnight and rotating schedules

Training & Orientation

• Paid training required
• Training pay: $200 per day
• Orientation and daily reporting location:
  Mechanicville, NY area

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO accrues from day one
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform shirts provided upon hire with quarterly replacement allowance
• Paid online orientation
• Onsite management support

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