CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Fort Wayne, IN Earn an average of $80,000–$88,000 per year hauling intermodal containers in the Fort Wayne area, with daily runs to Chicago and local customer routes. This dedicated opportunity offers a $5,000 bonus, additional pay for live loads, drop-and-hook moves, delays, and hazmat loads, plus paid time off. Main Yard / Starting Location Fort Wayne, IN — drivers report to the Fort Wayne yard daily for dispatch and truck assignment. Routes include daily trips to Chicago and local work within the surrounding area. Pay Details • Average Annual Pay: $80,000–$88,000 • Average Weekly Pay: $1,550–$1,700 • Mileage Pay: $0.52–$0.62 CPM • Bonus: $5,000 • Live Load/Unload Pay: $56 per customer • Drop-and-Hook Pay: $28 per customer pickup or delivery • Out-of-Route Empty Move/Crosstown Drop: $15 • Rail Delay Pay: $15 per hour after the first hour • Detention Pay: $15 per hour after 1.5 hours • Hazmat Load Pay: $25 per load Job Details • Transport intermodal containers between customers and rail yards. • Run to Chicago and back daily, with additional local routes within approximately 100 miles of Fort Wayne. • Operate within an approximately 175-mile radius of Fort Wayne. • Day-shift freight is approximately 60% drop-and-hook and 40% live load/unload. • Automatic trucks only — no manual transmissions. • Drivers slip-seat and must leave trucks at the account during time off. • Riders are not permitted. Shift Details • Tuesday–Saturday • Start time: 9:00 AM • Approximately 11-hour shifts • Home daily • Paid Time Off: • First year: 18 paid days off, including 12 PTO days and 6 holidays. • After the first year: 22 paid days off, including 16 PTO days and 6 holidays. Job Requirements • Valid Class A CDL • Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience • Clean driving record • Valid DOT Medical Card • No SAP drivers • Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of hire • Hazmat endorsement cost reimbursed after it is added to the driver's license. Equipment & Benefits • Automatic trucks only • Intermodal container freight • Slip-seating required • $5,000 bonus • Paid holidays and PTO • Reimbursement for obtaining the hazmat endorsement