CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver | $1,400–$1,650 Weekly | Home Daily | Minneapolis–St Paul MN

Drivers on this account average $1,400–$1,650 weekly and are home daily.

Local CDL-A drivers needed for a dedicated intermodal account operating in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area.

Home Daily
Consistent Weekend Schedule
Intermodal Container Freight
Early Start = Less Traffic

Now hiring experienced drivers for immediate start.

Driver Pay

Average annual earnings: $73,000 – $85,000

$0.46 – $0.51 CPM
~1,175 miles per week
Strong accessorial pay

Additional pay:

$23 drop & hook
$50 live load / unload
$20–$25/hr detention
$25 hazmat loads (optional, reimbursed)
$30 refrigerated loads
$25 driver assist
$20/hr breakdown / rail delay / yard work
$250/day training pay

Drivers earn consistent weekly income through steady freight and extra pay opportunities.

Schedule

Home Daily
Schedule: Thursday – Monday (OFF Tuesday & Wednesday)
Start time: 2:00 AM

~50 hours per week (avg 10-hour shifts)
Additional hours based on freight volume

Early start allows for less traffic and more predictable routes.

Freight & Lanes

100% intermodal container freight (on chassis)
~50% drop & hook / 50% live load & unload
~5% refrigerated freight

Operating area:

Within 150 miles of St. Paul, MN

Drivers run:

Rail yard and customer deliveries across the Twin Cities region

Freight may include:

General commodities
Occasional alcohol or pork products

Equipment

Day cab tractors (mostly automatic Freightliners)
Average fleet age ~2.5 years
Slip seat operation possible

Trucks remain at terminal
No smoking allowed in trucks

Hiring Area

Must live near Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN or within commuting distance.

Requirements

Valid CDL-A license
Minimum 3 months tractor-trailer experience
Must be able to work early morning start (2:00 AM)
Must be able to work weekend schedule

Stable work history required. No recent safety terminations.

Benefits

PTO starts Day 1
Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
401(k) with company match
Life insurance options
Mental health & disability benefits
6 paid holidays

Orientation

Paid online orientation
Account-specific onboarding provided

Apply Today

This home-daily Minneapolis / St. Paul intermodal account is actively hiring.

Qualified drivers are contacted the same day. Positions are filling quickly. Apply now to secure your spot.