Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver

The Driving Desk
  • Edgerton, Kansas
  • $1,350–$1,450 Per Week
2 days ago

Job Description

We're hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for local intermodal driving positions serving the Kansas City, Missouri, and Edgerton, Kansas areas.

This opportunity offers daily home time, no-touch freight, automatic trucks, and a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible drivers.

Drivers transport intermodal containers between rail yards and customer locations throughout Kansas and Missouri. This position is ideal for CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work with nighttime schedules and competitive weekly earnings.

Five openings are currently available.

Pay & Compensation

  • Average Weekly Earnings: $1,350–$1,450
  • Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $75,000
  • Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a limited time, subject to eligibility requirements
  • Safety bonus opportunities
  • Paid online orientation

Actual earnings may vary based on assigned routes, workload, and applicable compensation terms.

Schedule & Home Time

  • Home Daily
  • Night shift position
  • Local routes throughout Kansas and Missouri
  • Drivers begin and end their shifts at designated locations in Kansas City, MO, or Edgerton, KS
  • Trucks remain at the terminal or rail facility during time off

Exact start times and scheduled workdays will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Job Responsibilities

  • Transport intermodal freight between rail yards and customer locations.
  • Operate throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
  • Pick up and deliver intermodal containers at designated rail facilities.
  • Complete assigned local deliveries safely and on schedule.
  • Perform trailer connections and disconnections.
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Maintain accurate transportation and delivery records.
  • Communicate with dispatch regarding loads, delays, and equipment concerns.
  • Follow DOT regulations, rail-yard procedures, and company safety requirements.

Freight Handling: This is a no-touch freight position. Drivers are not required to manually load or unload cargo.

Equipment & Freight

  • Automatic transmission trucks
  • Intermodal containers and trailers
  • No-touch freight
  • Local rail-yard operations
  • Company-owned equipment
  • Trucks remain at designated facilities during time off

Driver Requirements

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
  • Minimum 3 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience.
  • Must reside within approximately 60 miles of Kansas City, MO 64106, or Edgerton, KS 66021.
  • Must be available to work night shifts.
  • Must be comfortable operating in rail-yard environments.
  • HazMat endorsement must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  • HazMat endorsement expenses are reimbursable with qualifying receipts.
  • Must be willing to leave assigned equipment at the designated terminal or rail facility.
  • No passengers or pets permitted.
  • Must meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications.
  • SAP drivers are not eligible for this position.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance eligibility after 30 days
  • Dental insurance eligibility after 30 days
  • Vision insurance eligibility after 30 days
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off accruing from day one
  • Holiday pay eligibility subject to service requirements
  • Safety bonus opportunities
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Adoption assistance

Numbers & Facts

LocationEdgerton, Kansas
Salary$1,350–$1,450 Per Week

Skills

  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Rail Cargounmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Truckload Freightunmatched

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