Job Summary
This local intermodal driving position offers daily home time, consistent freight, and strong weekly earnings averaging $1,538–$1,923. Drivers operate within a 250-mile radius of Mechanicville, NY, hauling mostly no-touch intermodal container freight with no NYC routes. The schedule is predictable, equipment is company-owned day cabs, and drivers benefit from excellent pay, full benefits, and paid time off starting day one.

Pay Details
Weekly average: $1,538 – $1,923
Annual earnings: $80,000 – $100,000
Base pay: $0.50 – $0.56 CPM
Miles per week: Approximately 1,800
Additional Pay

Drop & hook: $40 per stop (approximately 70% of loads)
Live load/unload: $65 per stop
Hazmat loads: $20 per load
Additional accessorial pay for detention, assist, rail delays, breakdowns, training, holidays, and more

Home Time & Schedule
Home daily
Work schedule: Thursday–Monday or Friday–Tuesday
Start times: 12:01 AM or 3:00 AM (must be willing to work either)
Shifts: Approximately 12 hours
No NYC routes

Position Details
Position: Local Intermodal Truck Driver
Department: Intermodal – Albany, NY
Operating radius: 250 miles from Mechanicville, NY
Loads per week: Approximately 12
Freight: Majority no-touch intermodal container freight

Equipment
Day cab tractors
Company-owned intermodal equipment
Slip-seat operation
Majority no-touch freight
Truck remains at ramp during time off
Uniforms provided: 5 shirts with quarterly allotment

Location
Ramp location:
101 Route 67
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Orientation & onboarding: Albany / Mechanicville, NY

Paid Time Off & Holidays
PTO accrues from day one
Paid holidays: 6 per year
Paid Days Off

Year 1: 18 days (12 PTO + 6 holidays at $20/hr)
Years 1–5: 22 days (16 PTO + 6 holidays at 52-week average hourly rate)
Years 6–13: 27 days (21 PTO + 6 holidays)
Years 14–18: 30 days (24 PTO + 6 holidays)
Years 19+: 32 days (26 PTO + 6 holidays)
Holiday schedule

Thanksgiving: Work
Christmas: Off
New Year’s Day: Work

Benefits
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 30 days
Life insurance options
Mental health and disability benefits
Paid online orientation
Paid new-hire training

Orientation & Onboarding (Direct-to-Work)
No travel to a terminal required
No overnight hotel stays
Local drug screening in driver’s city of residence
Paid online orientation: $125 total
Drivers complete online training prior to reporting to the ramp, then go directly to their assigned location for onboarding and account-specific training

Requirements
Valid Class A CDL
Minimum of 3 months driving experience
Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days (cost reimbursed with proof and receipts)

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