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.