🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Intermodal Containers
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional Saturday
📋 Job Description
- Pickup 20’ and 40’ containers at CSX intermodal ramps
- Deliver loaded containers to Westside and Imeson warehouses
- Return empty chassis to rail yards for repositioning
- Coordinate with rail dispatch for timely container releases
- Secure loads per FMCSA and terminal safety standards
- Complete 2–5 turns daily within Jacksonville metro area
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Intermodal or chassis experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to climb, secure containers and work outdoors
Endorsements
TWIC card preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Company Freightliner Cascadia day cabs
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years
- Features: Lane assist, terminal geofencing, APU + inverter
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Full service company shop with preventive schedule
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after completing assigned turns
- Early morning dispatch between 4–6 AM
- Shifts typically 8–10 hours, extend during rail surges
- Weekend work limited to occasional Saturday recovery
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- CSX Jaxport Intermodal Ramp to Westside industrial warehouses via I-295
- Imeson Logistics Park container deliveries and empty returns along I-95
- South Jacksonville distribution centers to rail yards on local corridors
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many turns per day should I expect?
Most drivers complete 2–5 turns depending on rail arrivals, chassis availability, and gate times at CSX Jacksonville terminals.
Is detention pay offered for rail or warehouse delays?
Yes, paid detention time applies after two hours at customer or rail facilities when delays are not driver-related.
What are typical shift start times?
Dispatch usually begins between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM to align with morning rail releases and warehouse appointments.
Are loads no-touch or do drivers assist?
Primarily no-touch container moves, though drivers handle securement checks and chassis inspections at each location.
Is overtime available during peak periods?
Yes, overtime is common during vessel-connected surges and holiday retail replenishment waves in the Jacksonville market.
What experience level is needed for intermodal?
Valid CDL-A with at least 6 months commercial driving is minimum; prior chassis or container experience is strongly preferred.
💼 Career Opportunities
Jacksonville intermodal drivers often progress into lead driver or yard coordinator roles after demonstrating strong gate compliance and on-time performance. Top performers may move into driver trainer positions, helping new hires master chassis handling and rail yard procedures. With steady port and rail volume, opportunities exist to transition into dedicated account work or cross-train on regional dry van routes throughout the Southeast. Many long-term drivers advance toward safety coordinator or fleet supervisor positions within the local terminal network. The expanding e-commerce and manufacturing sectors in North Florida continue to create stable pathways for experienced CDL-A professionals seeking more responsibility and higher earnings brackets over time.
🔗 Local Intermodal Container Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work will find strong opportunities in intermodal container drayage. This home daily position focuses on high-frequency moves between CSX Transportation intermodal terminals and major warehouse districts in the Westside, Imeson Logistics Zone, and South Jacksonville corridors. Drivers operate late-model Freightliner Cascadia tractors pulling company chassis on routes primarily within 30–80 miles of the terminal. Weekly pay ranges from $1,200 to $1,550 with a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid over the first 90 days. The schedule centers on early morning starts to match rail arrival windows, with most drivers completing their shifts and returning home the same day. Freight consists of retail imports, e-commerce replenishment, and manufacturing components moving through JAXPORT rail connections. Equipment includes automatic transmission day cabs equipped with lane assist, APU units, and modern safety systems. Paid detention, safety bonuses for accurate securement, and weekly direct deposit provide reliable income in the busy Southeast logistics market. This role suits experienced chassis operators who value predictable home time and minimal over-the-road travel.
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