CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Up to $85K + $5K BONUS
Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$80,000-$85,000/year
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Job Description
CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Minneapolis, MN
Join a dedicated local intermodal account offering $80,000–$85,000 average annual pay, a $5,000 bonus, and home daily. Drivers operate day cabs within a 200-mile radius of St. Paul with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
Main Yard / Starting Location
Minneapolis, MN — drivers park their tractor/POV at the office.
Pay Details
- $80,000–$85,000 average annual gross
- Approximately $1,538–$1,635 average weekly pay
- $5,000 bonus
- $0.48–$0.53 CPM
- Approximately 1,175 miles per week
- New hires average $1,403/week during their first 3–6 months
- Safety Bonus: up to $1,000/year
- Exception pay plan covering:
- Detention
- Breakdowns
- Rail delays
- Empty moves
- Other qualifying events
Job Details
- Dedicated local intermodal account
- Home daily
- Operate within a 200-mile radius of St. Paul, MN
- 100% freight on intermodal chassis/containers
- Approximately 50% drop & hook / 50% live
- Approximately 5% reefer/TCI freight
- Uniforms provided
- Hazmat certification optional and reimbursed with proof/receipts
Shift Details
- Monday-Friday
- 3:00 PM start
- Approximately 50 hours per week
- 5 days × 10-hour shifts
- Additional hours may occasionally be required
- Extra workdays available when freight volume allows
- Home daily
Job Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 3 months of truck driving experience
- Must be comfortable with local intermodal operations
- Must be willing to work a 3:00 PM start
- Must be able to work approximately 50 hours per week
- Clean driving record
- DOT Medical Card
- No SAP drivers
Equipment & Benefits
- Automatic day cabs, mostly Freightliner
- Average fleet age approximately 2.5 years
- Safety technology
- Slip-seat operation may be required based on start time
- Tractors/POVs parked at the office
- 6 paid major holidays after 90 days
- PTO accrual beginning on day one
- $5,000 bonus
- Safety Bonus up to $1,000/year
- No-smoking policy inside trucks
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FAQs About CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Up to $85K + $5K BONUS Jobs at Small Potato Trucking
What is the work location for this position at Small Potato Trucking?
This job at Small Potato Trucking is located in Minneapolis, MN, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Small Potato Trucking?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $80,000 and $85,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Small Potato Trucking?
Small Potato Trucking lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at Small Potato Trucking?
Small Potato Trucking is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Small Potato Trucking for this role?
Small Potato Trucking offers following benefits: Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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