🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Lexington, KY
- Route type: Local home-daily intermodal drayage
- Freight: Import/export rail containers, retail and industrial warehouse transfers
- Schedule: Structured rail dispatch cycles, day & night shifts, 8–12 hour runs
📋 Job Description
- Move intermodal containers between rail yards and distribution centers
- Handle import/export container freight from Louisville and Cincinnati rail terminals
- Perform safe drop & hook container operations
- Operate within rail yard environments and follow terminal procedures
- Maintain DOT compliance and complete required inspections
- Coordinate daily with dispatch for container movements
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months preferred (CDL-A experience)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Backing, chassis handling, yard maneuvering
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Company-assigned intermodal tractors
- Fleet average age: Not specified
- Features: Chassis provided, drop & hook setup, standard safety equipment
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Day 1: Lexington dispatch → Louisville rail yard container moves
- Day 2: Louisville rail terminal runs → Lexington warehouse deliveries
- Day 3: Cincinnati rail ramp cycles via I-75 corridor
- Day 4: Local Kentucky distribution center container transfers
- Day 5: Mixed rail yard rotations (Louisville / Cincinnati lanes)
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Lexington, KY → Louisville, KY (I-64 rail corridor container runs)
- Lexington, KY → Cincinnati, OH (I-75 intermodal ramp transfers)
- Louisville, KY → Lexington, KY (return drayage from rail terminals)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily structure with predictable rail yard cycles
- Consistent container volume from Louisville and Cincinnati hubs
- Simple drop & hook intermodal operations
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a home daily position?
Yes, drivers return home daily after rail and warehouse container runs.
What type of freight is hauled?
Intermodal containers including import/export rail freight and warehouse transfers.
Do I need intermodal experience?
Not required, but prior drayage or rail yard experience is preferred.
What equipment will I use?
Company-assigned intermodal tractors and chassis equipment.
Where are the main routes?
Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati via I-64 and I-75 corridors.
How are loads dispatched?
Through structured rail terminal dispatch systems and daily scheduling.
📊 Local Market Insights
Lexington sits within a regional freight network connected to Louisville and Cincinnati rail infrastructure. The I-64 and I-75 corridors support steady container movement between rail ramps and warehouse distribution zones. Freight activity in this area is primarily driven by intermodal transfers and regional logistics flows across the Ohio River Valley. Daily truck movements are closely tied to rail yard scheduling and container availability across nearby terminals.
🔗 CDL-A Intermodal Driver – Rail Container Runs (Louisville / Cincinnati Lanes)
This CDL-A Intermodal Driver position in Lexington, Kentucky is built around steady rail container movement between Louisville and Cincinnati logistics hubs. Drivers handle import and export containers moving through regional rail terminals and nearby warehouse distribution centers. The role focuses on structured drop & hook operations with predictable dispatch cycles and consistent daily freight flow. Routes primarily follow the I-64 and I-75 corridors, connecting rail infrastructure with Midwest supply chains. This is a home daily position designed for drivers who prefer consistent schedules, rail-based freight operations, and short regional runs. Pay ranges from $1200 to $1500 per week depending on activity levels and container volume, with additional performance-based earnings available through detention, chassis handling, and safety bonuses. Overall, this role provides steady intermodal work with minimal over-the-road exposure and a focus on terminal-to-warehouse logistics.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the form below to apply for CDL-A Intermodal Driver – Rail Container Runs (Louisville / Cincinnati Lanes) in Lexington, KY.
