Local CDL‐A Truck Driver Intermodal
4 days ago
Minneapolis
Job Description Job Details • Local intermodal driving position based in the St. Paul / Minneapolis area, • Operate within a 150‐mile radius, • Average yearly pay: $73,000 – $85,000, • Pay rate: $0.46 – $0.51 per mile + many additional extras, • Schedule: Tues – Sat - 6 am start - OR - Wed - Sun - 5 pm start, • Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week (5 ten‐hour days; additional hours may be available), • Miles per week: ~1,175, • Daily home time, • Activity‐based pay with exception pay covering detention, breakdown, rail delay, empty moves, and more, • Safety bonus up to $1,000 per year, • New hires average $1,300 per week in their first 3–6 months while learning the account, • Majority no‐touch freight, • Approx. 50% drop and hook / 50% live load or unload, • 100% intermodal chassis/container freight, • Day cab trucks, • Automatic transmission, • Modern fleet (average age 2.5 years) with safety technology, • 53‐foot trailers, • Slip seating required when needed due to start times, • All trucks are parked at the local office, • Drop and hook pay: $23 per stop, • Live load/unload: $50 per stop, • Detention pay: $20 – $25 per hour, • Rail delay, breakdown, empty moves, yard work, layover, and more, • $5,000 sign‐on bonus available for a limited time, • Minimum 12 months of Class A CDL driving experience, • PTO accrues from day one, • Paid holidays (6 per year after 90 days), • 401(k) with company match, • Medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 30 days, • Life insurance options, • Mental health and disability benefits, • Paid online orientation Company DescriptionBig Rig Recruiting is a specialized CDL driver recruiting agency focused exclusively on the trucking and transportation industry. We connect professional commercial drivers with reputable carriers offering local, regional, and over‐the‐road opportunities across the United States. Founded and operated by experienced trucking professionals, Big Rig Recruiting understands the realities of life on the road and the importance of matching drivers with positions that fit their experience, goals, and home‐time needs. Our approach is straightforward, transparent, and driver‐focused. We partner with a wide range of carriers to support hiring for dedicated, regional, OTR, intermodal, and specialty positions. Our recruiting process emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and clear communication—ensuring drivers receive complete and honest information before moving forward. Big Rig Recruiting works as a third‐party recruiting partner for trucking companies while maintaining an independent, driver‐first mindset. We are committed to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical recruiting practices throughout the hiring process.Big Rig Recruiting is a specialized CDL driver recruiting agency focused exclusively on the trucking and transportation industry. We connect professional commercial drivers with reputable carriers offering local, regional, and over‐the‐road opportunities across the United States.\r\nFounded and operated by experienced trucking professionals, Big Rig Recruiting understands the realities of life on the road and the importance of matching drivers with positions that fit their experience, goals, and home‐time needs. Our approach is straightforward, transparent, and driver‐focused.\r\nWe partner with a wide range of carriers to support hiring for dedicated, regional, OTR, intermodal, and specialty positions. Our recruiting process emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and clear communication—ensuring drivers receive complete and honest information before moving forward.\r\nBig Rig Recruiting works as a third‐party recruiting partner for trucking companies while maintaining an independent, driver‐first mindset. We are committed to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical recruiting practices throughout the hiring process.