About the job CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver | Avenel, NJ | Home Daily | Earn $1,200–$1,800/Week
We're hiring Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal position based in Avenel, NJ. This opportunity offers daily home time, a 4-day work schedule, competitive mileage and load pay, and consistent intermodal freight.
Drivers haul intermodal containers between rail facilities and customer locations while enjoying three days off each week.
Pay & Compensation
- Average Weekly Earnings: $1,200–$1,800
- Mileage Pay: $0.61 CPM
- Load Pay: $55 per load
- Average Weekly Miles: 1,100–1,700 miles
- Weekly direct deposit
Actual earnings vary based on miles driven, loads completed, and freight availability.
Home Time & Schedule
- Home Daily
- 4-Day Work Week
- Schedule options:
- Thursday–Sunday
- Friday–Monday
- Day and night shifts available
- Holiday work is optional based on driver preference
What You'll Do
- Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer hauling intermodal containers
- Complete approximately 3–4 or more trailer hookups per shift
- Transport freight between rail yards, terminals, and customer locations
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Maintain electronic logs and DOT compliance
- Work with dispatch to ensure safe, on-time deliveries
Freight Details
- No-touch intermodal container freight
- Drop-and-hook freight
- Live load and live unload opportunities
- Preloaded containers
- Consistent local routes
Hiring Area
Now hiring drivers within 50 miles of Avenel, NJ, including:
- Avenel
- Woodbridge
- Edison
- Elizabeth
- Newark
- Linden
- Perth Amboy
- Carteret
- Rahway
- Union
- Surrounding New Jersey communities
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 6 months of tractor-trailer experience
- Comfortable hauling intermodal containers
- Able to complete multiple trailer hookups each shift
- Available to work a weekend schedule
- Must live within 50 miles of Avenel, NJ
- Ability to pass DOT drug screening, background check, and company hiring requirements
Benefits
Eligible full-time drivers may receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Weekly direct deposit
- Modern equipment
- Consistent year-round freight
- Career advancement opportunities
Why Drivers Apply
- Home every day
- 4-day work week
- Earn $1,200–$1,800 per week
- $55 per load plus $0.61 CPM
- No-touch intermodal freight
- Drop-and-hook freight
- Three days off every week
- Steady local work
- Excellent work-life balance
Apply Today
If you have a Class A CDL and at least 6 months of tractor-trailer experience, apply today for this local intermodal driving opportunity in Avenel, NJ. Enjoy home daily routes, competitive pay, and a unique 4-day work schedule while building your driving career.