🗺 Location & Routes
- Base: Savannah, GA – Mason Mega Rail Terminal
- Operation: Intermodal rail shuttle rotation
- Freight: Container chassis moves (import/export + domestic rail boxes)
- Schedule: Train-driven dispatch windows with surge bursts
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of rail containers between ramp and yards
- DOT inspections before and after each shuttle cycle
- ELD logs updated during gate and staging transitions
- Load securement and chassis lock verification
- Loading/unloading coordination at rail ramps
- Compliance handling for weight, seal, and yard documentation
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Required
Experience
1 year CDL-A preferred
TWIC
Preferred for port access lanes
MVR
Clean record preferred
Equipment
Chassis/intermodal familiarity helpful
Work Style
Fast-cycle yard operations
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Mixed rotation (International LT / Freightliner day cab pool)
- Fleet age spread: 3–7 years average condition
- Features: Automatic transmission, Samsara ELD, chassis fleet system integration
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily with return to yard after final rail cycle
- Split-shift pattern during rail surge windows (early morning / late evening)
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Mason Mega Rail → Garden City Terminal → Port staging yard loop
- Savannah Inland Port → I-16 industrial corridor → rail ramp return cycle
- West Savannah DC cluster → chassis drop yard → intermodal gate transfer
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this strictly home daily?
Yes, but rail surge windows can split shifts across early morning and late evening cycles.
Do I handle freight directly?
No touch freight. Container and chassis movement only between designated ramps and yards.
What causes schedule delays?
Mainly rail arrival clustering and gate congestion at peak import unload periods.
Is TWIC required?
Preferred for port-adjacent yard access, but not always mandatory depending on lane assignment.
How stable is weekly pay?
Stable baseline with variation tied to rail volume cycles and yard dwell time exposure.
Is training provided?
Yes, focused on chassis handling, rail gate procedures, and yard movement protocols.
💼 Career Opportunities
Intermodal volume in the Savannah rail network remains steady due to continuous port import cycles and inland redistribution demand. Drivers entering this rotation typically stay within short-cycle shuttle lanes, which reduces over-the-road variability and increases repeat yard exposure. Over time, operators can move into trainer positions for new rail shuttle drivers or transition into regional intermodal lanes covering expanded Southeast corridors. Safety-focused roles are also available for drivers with consistent performance in chassis handling and gate compliance. Dispatch tends to prioritize experienced shuttle drivers during peak rail surges, which creates predictable progression for reliable operators within the system.
🔗 CDL-A Intermodal Rail Shuttle Driver – Savannah, Georgia
This role operates inside a high-frequency intermodal network tied to Mason Mega Rail and surrounding Savannah container yards. Daily work is structured around rail arrival schedules, with short shuttle cycles between ramps and staging locations. Drivers typically complete multiple container moves per shift, with pay influenced by cycle speed and yard congestion levels. Appointment timing and gate release windows define most of the operational flow, requiring consistent coordination with dispatch. This position is designed for drivers who prefer predictable regional movement rather than long-haul routes, with earnings shaped by steady freight volume rather than mileage accumulation alone.
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