Intermodal & Port Driver
Where ships meet trucks. Where opportunity docks.
$55,000–$85,000
Strong
Class A
Local or regional; often home daily or weekly
Overview
Intermodal drivers haul shipping containers between ports, rail yards, and distribution centers. The work is typically local or regional, with home-daily or home-weekly schedules. Pay is competitive and demand is tied to international trade volume.
E-commerce and international trade growth sustain intermodal demand.
A Day in the Life
Intermodal drivers pick up containers at rail yards or ports, transport them to distribution centers or retail locations, and return empty containers for reloading — often completing multiple turns per day.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Home more often than OTR
- Competitive pay
- Growing market
- Variety of cargo
Challenges
- Port congestion and wait times
- Container handling complexity
- TWIC card may be required for port access
- Chassis availability challenges
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How Diesel Xtrem Prepares You
Our Class A program qualifies you for intermodal positions. We also guide you through the TWIC card process for port access.