Local Class A CDL Truck Driver

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Position: Full-Time | Local | Home Daily
Annual Earnings: $86,000–$110,000
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Experience Required: Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer experience

Job Overview

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL drivers for a local intermodal position based out of Jersey City, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for competitive pay, consistent freight, and the ability to be home every day.

Drivers will transport loaded rail containers between local rail yards and customer locations within a 250-mile operating radius. You'll run familiar regional routes, handle approximately 15 loads per week, and have opportunities to increase your earnings through additional pay incentives.

Pay & Earnings

• Average annual earnings: $86,000–$110,000
• Average weekly gross: Approximately $1,654
• Top 10% of drivers earn up to $110,000 annually
• Mileage pay: $0.445–$0.550 per mile
• Drop-and-hook pay: $56
• Stop pay: $77
• $10,000 sign-on bonus (subject to eligibility and payment terms)
• Weekend differential opportunities

Additional Pay Opportunities

• $75 NYC borough congestion pay
• $50 George Washington Bridge crossing to upstate NY, CT, MA, or RI
• $22 detention or rail delay pay
• $40 hazmat load pay
• $45 driver unload pay when required
• Additional compensation opportunities for qualifying activities

Schedule & Home Time

• Home daily – no overnight travel required
• Available schedules:
• Friday–Tuesday
• Thursday–Monday
• Start times between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
• Drivers can expect approximately 12-hour workdays
• Working on scheduled days off is optional
• Your regular schedule will be discussed and confirmed during the welcome call

Job Responsibilities

• Transport loaded rail containers from the Jersey City and Elizabeth rail yards to customer locations.
• Pick up loaded containers from customers and return them to the rail yard for shipment nationwide.
• Operate throughout a 250-mile radius, including:
• Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island
• Long Island
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania
• New York
• Connecticut
• Safely operate a day-cab tractor with a 53-foot box trailer.
• Complete assigned dispatches and maintain professional customer service.

Important: Drivers must be willing and able to service all assigned operating areas and accept dispatches they can safely and legally complete. Drivers cannot exclude specific areas from their availability.

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Must be willing to obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 60 days of being scheduled.
• Ability to operate within a 250-mile radius of Jersey City and Elizabeth, NJ.
• Strong safety record and commitment to reliable service.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule.

Equipment & Operations

• Day-cab tractor.
• 53-foot box trailer.
• Slip-seat operation (trucks are shared between drivers).
• Trucks remain at the yard during scheduled time off.
• No passengers or riders permitted.
• Local rail-specific training provided.

Training & Orientation

• Paid online orientation.
• Minimum of 5 days of ramp-specific training following orientation.
• Additional training provided as needed to ensure drivers are comfortable with the operation.
• Training compensation: $200 per day.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Drivers receive paid time off based on tenure:

Years of Service

Total Paid Days

Initial eligibility

18 days (12 PTO + 6 holidays)

1–5 years

22 days (16 PTO + 6 holidays)

6–13 years

27 days (21 PTO + 6 holidays)

14–18 years

30 days (24 PTO + 6 holidays)

19+ years

32 days (26 PTO + 6 holidays)

Six paid holidays are included annually. Holiday pay is based on applicable service and compensation guidelines.

Holiday Schedule:

• Thanksgiving: Potential workday
• Christmas: Off
• New Year's Day: Potential workday

Benefits

Eligible full-time drivers may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning and mental health resources
• Safety bonus opportunities

Sign-On Bonus Details

Eligible drivers may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the following conditions:

• First payment is issued after the first dispatch is completed.
• Applicants must not have received a sign-on bonus within the previous 12 months.
• Applicants must not have been employed by the hiring organization within the previous 60 days.
• Drivers must remain actively employed in the same driving position on scheduled payment dates.
• Bonus payments may be held during an approved leave of absence and resumed upon return.
• Remaining unpaid bonus amounts are forfeited if a driver transfers to another position.

Interested in a local driving opportunity with strong earning potential and daily home time? Apply today!