🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Laredo, TX
- Route type: Regional intermodal drayage
- Freight: Rail containers (import/export, sealed freight)
- Schedule: Runs tied to rail ramp arrivals and dispatch flow, steady daily planning
📋 Job Description
- Move containers between rail ramps and nearby distribution yards in the Laredo area
- Work with Union Pacific and BNSF intermodal schedules for pickup and drop-off timing
- Handle chassis-mounted containers only, no freight loading or unloading
- Stage and reposition containers in customs-adjacent yards when required
- Keep communication with dispatch for rail timing and container availability
- Operate safely in rail yards, warehouse zones, and tight dock environments
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months experience preferred, intermodal helpful
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Light securing of chassis and container checks
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Mostly assigned units, occasional swaps during maintenance cycles
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years mixed fleet
- Features: Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL mix, automatic transmission, most units governed, APUs on majority of trucks, inverters in most units, intermodal chassis systems for container hauling
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily depending on dispatch volume
- Some drivers run every other day when rail surge is active
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Laredo, TX → San Antonio, TX (I-35 corridor rail dray runs)
- Laredo, TX → Dallas, TX (I-35 northbound intermodal transfers)
- Laredo, TX → Houston, TX (I-35 to I-10 eastbound container moves)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need intermodal experience?
Not required, but rail or container experience helps with faster onboarding.
Is loading required?
No loading or unloading. You’re only moving sealed containers on chassis.
How often will I get home?
Most drivers are home daily. Some rotations extend to every other day.
What kind of freight is this?
Rail containers from import/export flows through Laredo intermodal ramps.
Is the schedule fixed?
It follows rail arrivals, so timing is structured but can shift with train flow.
What equipment will I use?
Assigned tractor with intermodal chassis for container hauling.
📊 Local Market Insights
Laredo operates as the largest inland port on the U.S.–Mexico freight corridor, with constant rail container movement tied to Union Pacific and BNSF intermodal ramps. Most driving here is short-haul drayage between rail yards, customs inspection zones, and nearby warehouse clusters. Freight flow is steady due to continuous cross-border trade through the I-35 logistics corridor, with containers moving in predictable cycles between rail arrival, inspection, and regional distribution.
🔗 CDL-A Intermodal Driver – Laredo, TX
Laredo CDL-A intermodal drivers handle steady rail container movement between major Union Pacific and BNSF ramps, customs yards, and nearby distribution centers. This regional drayage work stays close to the I-35 freight corridor, with predictable rail-based dispatch cycles and consistent weekly mileage. Drivers usually stay within the Laredo logistics zone, running short hauls between ramps and warehouses with sealed, no-touch containers. Home time is typically daily or every other day depending on rail volume and dispatch timing. Pay ranges from $1,300–$1,750 per week with structured bonuses tied to efficiency and rail turnaround.
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