CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Home Daily – $80, 000+ Average – Jersey City, NJ

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  • Jersey City, New Jersey
  • 23 days ago
  • $0.38–$0.48 Per Hour
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Skills

  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Import/Exportunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

Description

Looking for CDL truck driving jobs near Jersey City, NJ? We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal position with daily home time, consistent freight, and excellent earning potential.

Drivers average $80,000+ annually while hauling intermodal containers throughout the Northeast. This position offers steady work, strong accessorial pay, paid training, and a predictable Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Position Highlights

  • Home Daily
  • Average Annual Earnings: $80,000+
  • Local Intermodal Freight
  • Tuesday–Saturday Schedule
  • Evening Start Times: Between 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
  • Typical 12-Hour Shifts
  • Optional Extra Work Available on Days Off
  • Permanent Shift Assignment After Orientation

Compensation

Drivers are paid for every mile plus multiple premium pay opportunities.

Mileage Pay

  • $0.375–$0.480 CPM
  • Paid on all HUB miles

Additional Pay

  • $55 Drop & Hook
  • $75 Live Load/Unload
  • $40 Hazmat Load
  • $75 NYC Congestion Pay (per load)
  • $50 George Washington Bridge Pay (per load)
  • $200/day Paid Training

Job Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle
  • Haul loaded intermodal containers
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Maintain accurate electronic logs
  • Deliver freight safely throughout assigned service areas
  • Follow all DOT and company safety regulations

Freight Details

  • Local intermodal container operations
  • Majority No-Touch Freight
  • Import & Export freight
  • Approximately 15 loads per week
  • Average 1,000 miles per week

Operating Area

Drivers must be willing to run throughout:

  • Jersey City
  • New York City Boroughs
  • Long Island
  • Pennsylvania
  • Connecticut

This position requires accepting dispatches throughout the entire operating area.

Equipment

  • Day Cab Trucks
  • 53' Intermodal Containers
  • Slip Seat Operation
  • Trucks remain at the terminal
  • No take-home truck

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Up to 32 paid days off based on years of service

Paid Training

  • Paid Online Orientation
  • Minimum 5 Days of Ramp Training
  • Extended Training Available if Needed
  • $200 Daily Training Pay

Minimum Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 3 months of recent CDL-A driving experience
  • Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of hire
  • Comfortable driving throughout the NYC metro area
  • Ability to work a slip-seat operation
  • Must meet DOT hiring requirements

Hiring Area

Now hiring CDL-A drivers who live within 40 miles of Jersey City, NJ 07307, including:

  • Jersey City
  • Newark
  • Elizabeth
  • Bayonne
  • Northern New Jersey Area

Apply Today

If you're looking for a local CDL-A driving job with daily home time, consistent intermodal freight, and strong weekly earning potential, we'd like to speak with you. Apply today to start your next driving opportunity.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJersey City, New Jersey
Salary$0.38–$0.48 Per Hour

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