CDL A Local Intermodal Driver | Atlanta, GA | Home Daily | Avg $1,350+ /Week
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Overview
Job Description
CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver | Austell, GA | Home Daily | Earn $1,350–$1,450/Week
We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal driving position based in the Atlanta West/Austell, Georgia area. This position offers daily home time, no-touch freight, competitive hourly pay plus mileage, and steady year-round freight.
If you're an experienced CDL-A driver looking to stay close to home while earning competitive pay, this is an excellent opportunity.
Pay & Compensation
- Average Weekly Earnings:$1,350–$1,450
- Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $75,000
- Day Shift:$11.87/hour + $0.33 CPM
- Night Shift:$15.37/hour + $0.33 CPM
- Weekend Shift:$17.81/hour + $0.33 CPM
- Weekly direct deposit
Compensation combines hourly pay with mileage. Actual earnings vary based on miles driven, shift worked, and workload.
Home Time & Schedule
- Home Daily
- Local intermodal operation
- Day, night, and weekend shifts available
- Routes operate within approximately a 250-mile daily radius
- Schedule and start times assigned based on operational needs
What You'll Do
- Safely transport loaded and empty intermodal containers
- Pick up and deliver freight between rail yards, ports, distribution centers, and customer locations
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Complete DOT logs and required paperwork
- Follow all rail-yard and terminal safety procedures
- Maintain safe, on-time deliveries
Freight & Equipment
- 100% No-Touch Freight
- Intermodal container freight
- Local drayage operation
- Intermodal containers on chassis
- Modern equipment
- Consistent year-round freight
Operating Area
Drivers primarily operate throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, including:
- Austell
- Atlanta
- Smyrna
- Marietta
- Douglasville
- Lithia Springs
- Mableton
- Powder Springs
- Union City
- Fairburn
Applicants must live within 35 miles of Austell, GA (30339).
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 1 year of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Current DOT Medical Card
- Ability to pass DOT drug screen, background check, and MVR review
- Comfortable operating around rail yards and intermodal facilities
- Strong safety record and reliable work history
Benefits
Eligible drivers may receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation
- Flexible spending accounts
- Quarterly safety awards
- Weekly direct deposit
- Year-round freight
- 24/7 dispatch support
Why Drivers Apply
- Home every day
- Earn $1,350–$1,450 per week
- 100% No-Touch Freight
- Hourly pay plus mileage
- Local Atlanta-area routes
- Day, night, and weekend shift opportunities
- Modern equipment
- Excellent benefits package
- Stable year-round freight
- Fast hiring process
Apply Today
If you have at least one year of Class A CDL experience and are looking for a local intermodal driving position with daily home time, competitive pay, and consistent year-round work, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
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