🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Greensboro, NC
- Route type: Local intermodal drayage (rail ramp radius)
- Freight: Containerized rail freight (NS / CSX intermodal containers, chassis moves)
- Schedule: Rail-driven cycles, mostly evening and night dispatch waves with fast turnarounds
📋 Job Description
- Pick up loaded and empty containers from Norfolk Southern and CSX rail ramps across the Greensboro terminal network
- Move chassis loads between rail yards and nearby distribution warehouses along I-40 and I-85 corridors
- Coordinate quick-turn drayage runs supporting import/export container flow into the Piedmont Triad
- Handle tight appointment windows tied to rail arrival and departure schedules that shift throughout the day
- Support live yard operations where containers are staged, swapped, and rebooked in real time
- Navigate congestion around rail gates, warehouse queues, and intermodal bottlenecks during peak hours
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year CDL-A preferred (drayage/intermodal experience a plus)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Light chassis handling, container checks, yard movement coordination
Endorsements
None required (TWIC helpful but not mandatory)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025) assigned to intermodal yard rotations
- Kenworth T680 units used for short-haul container drayage across Triad terminals
- Occasional Volvo VNL tractors depending on fleet availability and rail demand spikes
- Chassis equipment varies in condition due to high turnover rail yard usage and frequent swaps
- ELD systems include Samsara and Omnitracs with occasional signal drops near rail structures and warehouses
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers return home every day after final rail yard or warehouse drop
- Shifts vary between early morning dispatch and overnight rail cycles depending on container flow
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Greensboro, NC → Charlotte, NC (I-85 S intermodal container transfer to regional DCs)
- Greensboro, NC → Raleigh-Durham, NC (I-40 E rail-linked warehouse drayage runs)
- Greensboro, NC → Salisbury, NC (NS Linwood Rail Yard container staging corridor)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Intermodal work rewards speed, accuracy, and clean rail yard performance under tight container schedules.
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need intermodal experience to start?
No, but experience helps. Most drivers get paid training at the rail yard before running solo containers.
How fast are container turnarounds?
Most moves take 45–90 minutes depending on rail congestion and warehouse gate delays.
Is TWIC required for this job?
Not mandatory in most cases, but it can speed up access at certain CSX/NS gate areas.
What are shift times like?
Rail waves run early morning, afternoon, and overnight, so schedules rotate slightly week to week.
Is the equipment always in good shape?
Most tractors are solid, but chassis equipment varies due to heavy daily yard usage.
How many moves per shift?
Typically 6–10 container moves depending on rail volume and local warehouse demand.
💼 Career Opportunities
This intermodal position in Greensboro opens the door into one of the most stable trucking segments in the region. Drivers often start in drayage and later move into dedicated regional lanes, rail coordination roles, or higher-paying port and inland terminal operations. With consistent freight flow from NS and CSX networks, experienced drivers can transition into trainer roles, fleet lead positions, or specialized container logistics assignments. The Piedmont Triad continues expanding as a distribution hub, which means steady internal promotions and access to higher-volume routes for reliable drivers who build strong yard performance history.
🔗 CDL-A Intermodal Driver – Greensboro, NC
Greensboro CDL-A drivers are consistently in demand due to the strong rail infrastructure connecting Norfolk Southern and CSX intermodal terminals with major Southeast distribution hubs. This local drayage role keeps drivers home daily while moving container freight between rail ramps, warehouses, and staging yards along I-40 and I-85. With weekly earnings between $1300–$1750, predictable container cycles, and steady dispatch flow, this position fits drivers who prefer structured short-haul work over long over-the-road routes. The fleet operates modern tractors alongside high-usage chassis equipment, reflecting real rail yard conditions. Expect fast-paced turnaround work, occasional congestion delays, and consistent freight volume tied to import/export activity across North Carolina and surrounding states.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the form below to apply for CDL-A Intermodal Driver – Greensboro Rail Terminal (NS / CSX Freight Network) in Greensboro, NC.
