🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Houston, TX
- Route type: Local intermodal drayage
- Freight: Containerized import/export freight
- Schedule: Port and rail-based dispatch cycles with multiple turns daily
📋 Job Description
- Move ocean containers between Port Houston terminals, rail yards, and nearby warehouses
- Handle import/export loads with frequent drop-and-hook container swaps
- Complete gate check-in/out procedures under strict port security rules
- Coordinate with dispatch for live container release and pickup timing
- Inspect chassis, container seals, and documentation before each move
- Manage multiple short-haul turns throughout the Houston metro area
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Intermodal or local driving preferred, training available
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record preferred, no major violations
Physical
Frequent climbing in/out of chassis and container checks
Endorsements
TWIC preferred (port access required)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025) with automatic transmission
- Kenworth T680 and Volvo VNL units assigned to port rotation fleet
- Intermodal chassis equipment with standard wear from heavy port usage
- ELD systems (Samsara / Omnitracs) with occasional signal drops near terminals
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after shift completion
- Occasional extended port cycles during vessel surges
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Port Houston Terminal → North Houston Rail Yard via I-610 & I-45 (container transfer)
- Pasadena Industrial Zone → Beltway 8 Distribution Hub (import container delivery)
- Barbours Cut Terminal → Baytown Warehouse Corridor via SH 225 (export staging run)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need TWIC for this job?
Yes, TWIC is preferred and required for most Houston port access points.
Is this job home daily?
Yes, most drivers return home the same day after completing container turns.
How many loads per shift?
Typically 2–5 container moves depending on port congestion and dispatch flow.
Is experience required?
Intermodal experience helps, but training is provided for qualified CDL-A drivers.
What kind of freight is moved?
Mainly import/export ocean containers and empty repositioning units.
Are wait times common at ports?
Yes, occasional delays happen due to vessel schedules and gate congestion.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Houston intermodal CDL-A position is more than just daily drayage work—it can be a long-term entry point into port logistics, rail coordination, and dedicated container freight operations. Drivers often move into higher-paying terminal shuttle roles, regional intermodal lanes across Texas, or even supervisory dispatch positions within port logistics networks. With consistent container demand flowing through the Houston Ship Channel, experienced drivers can transition into dedicated customer accounts, hazmat container freight, or specialized oversized chassis operations. Over time, some drivers step into trainer roles, helping new hires learn gate procedures and port compliance systems. The intermodal sector also connects directly to national rail networks, giving drivers exposure to broader freight systems and future opportunities in logistics coordination, fleet operations, and owner-operator drayage contracts.
🔗 Intermodal CDL-A Driver – Houston, TX
Houston CDL-A drivers are consistently in demand due to one of the busiest port and rail systems in the United States. This Intermodal CDL-A Driver – Port Houston Drayage position focuses on short-haul container movement between marine terminals, rail yards, and distribution hubs throughout the Gulf Coast logistics network. Drivers operate within high-traffic corridors such as I-10, I-45, I-69, Beltway 8, and SH 225, handling import and export freight tied to global shipping flows. With $1,300–$1,600 weekly pay and daily home time, this role is ideal for drivers who want stable local CDL-A jobs in Houston, TX without long-haul over-the-road travel. The fleet includes modern Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo tractors, though port conditions can be busy and fast-paced with occasional delays. If you're searching for truck driving jobs in Texas with steady freight, structured dispatch, and consistent container work, this intermodal opportunity offers a reliable entry into port logistics and regional supply chain operations.
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