🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Antonio, Texas
- Route type: Regional Drayage (Home Daily)
- Freight: Intermodal rail containers (import/export, retail, automotive, manufacturing)
- Schedule: 24/7 rail-driven dispatch based on container release cycles
📋 Job Description
- Pick up sealed intermodal containers from San Antonio rail ramps and staging yards tied to Union Pacific and BNSF networks.
- Transport containers along I-35 corridor between San Antonio, Laredo, Schertz, and regional distribution hubs.
- Coordinate gate-in/gate-out procedures at congested rail terminals during peak import cycles from Laredo.
- Perform drop & hook operations using chassis pools with minimal cargo handling.
- Manage detention delays caused by rail congestion, customs flow, and yard bottlenecks.
- Maintain communication with dispatch for real-time container release scheduling and load assignments.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months preferred (intermodal experience a plus)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, terminal access compliant
Physical
Chassis hookup, container securement, yard maneuvering
Endorsements
TWIC preferred / required for select rail access
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (mixed 2022–2025 fleet units)
- Kenworth T680 assigned to regional drayage rotations
- Volvo VNL units used in backup dispatch cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily depending on rail release timing
- Occasional extended shifts during Laredo import congestion cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Antonio, TX → Laredo, TX (I-35 South container repositioning for rail imports)
- Laredo Rail Ramp → San Antonio Distribution Centers (import container redistribution flow)
- San Antonio Intermodal Yard → Schertz / New Braunfels warehouses (regional retail consolidation runs)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this home daily work in San Antonio?
Yes, most drivers return daily, though Laredo congestion can extend shifts during peak import cycles.
What type of freight is hauled?
Primarily intermodal containers moving between rail ramps and regional distribution centers.
How many loads per shift?
Typically 2–6 container turns depending on rail release timing and yard congestion.
Is detention time common?
Yes, rail ramp congestion and customs delays in Laredo frequently cause wait times.
What equipment will I drive?
Mixed fleet tractors including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo units assigned by dispatch.
Do I need intermodal experience?
Not required, but helpful. Training is provided for chassis and container operations.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A intermodal position in San Antonio offers exposure to one of the most active rail logistics corridors in Texas, driven by constant freight movement between Laredo border operations and inland distribution hubs. Drivers typically start in local drayage cycles and may progress into dedicated accounts, regional freight rotations, or trainer roles depending on performance and reliability at rail ramps. While advancement is possible, it depends on operational needs, terminal volume, and dispatch demand rather than guaranteed promotion timelines. Many drivers remain in drayage due to stable home time and consistent container flow tied to the I-35 freight corridor.
🔗 CDL-A Intermodal / Drayage Driver – San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio CDL-A drivers are heavily influenced by the I-35 freight corridor connecting Mexico border trade flows in Laredo with inland Texas distribution hubs. This intermodal drayage role is built around rail ramp operations, where containers are constantly moving in and out of Union Pacific and BNSF terminals. Drivers experience a high-frequency, timing-sensitive workload driven by import/export cycles, port congestion, and warehouse demand spikes. With $1,300 – $1,850 per week potential and home daily structure, this position balances predictable regional driving with operational variability caused by rail scheduling and yard delays. San Antonio’s logistics ecosystem includes dense industrial zones, cross-dock facilities, and staging yards that keep freight moving continuously across South Texas.
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