CDL Class A Intermodal Company Driver at Drayage Xperts Mount Prospect, IL
Drayage XpertsJob Description Job Description Description: CDL Class A Intermodal Driver - Home Daily - Hourly Pay - Hazmat Required Drayage Xperts is hiring experienced CDL Class A Drivers for local intermodal work. Drivers will pick up containers from rail yards and deliver to customer locations throughout the Chicagoland area. This is a hands-on position requiring prior rail yard experience, chassis knowledg
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e, and the ability to perform minor repairs to keep equipment moving safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate must be safety-focused, dependable, able to work in fast-paced environments, and capable of completing required company and customer training programs in English, including passing written and electronic assessments. What You’ll Do • Pick up and deliver containers from rail yards to local customer locations • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including chassis inspections • Inspect, identify, and report equipment defects • Perform minor chassis repairs, including replacing lights and adjusting brakes • Properly secure containers to chassis in accordance with safety regulations • Work safely and efficiently in busy rail yard environments • Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and rail personnel • Follow all DOT, FMCSA, customer, and company safety requirements • Complete required onboarding, security, safety, and compliance training Schedule • Full-Time • 5 Days Per Week plus one flex day as needed • Local Work Only – Home Daily • No Regional or Overnight Routes • Start times may vary based on rail operations and customer needs Pay & Benefits • Hourly Pay, based on experience • Guaranteed 40 Hours Weekly • Overtime After 40 Hours • Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit) • Health Insurance • Paid Time Off & Holidays Requirements: • Valid Class A CDL • Minimum 2 years of verifiable CDL Class A driving experience • Hazmat Endorsement required • Minimum age 21 years old • Intermodal / rail yard experience preferred • Experience with chassis operations and container securement required • Ability to perform light mechanical repairs (lights, brake adjustments, etc.) • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English • Must be able to complete required company, customer, security, and safety training in English and pass written and electronic testing requirements • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements • Must meet DOT physical qualification requirements • Clean driving record and acceptable PSP/MVR Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of Chicago-area rail yards and terminal procedures • Experience with ELD systems and mobile applications • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Apply today to join a growing intermodal team with consistent local work, steady pay, and home daily routes.