🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Dallas, TX near AllianceTexas and South Dallas terminals
- Route type: Local container moves within DFW area
- Freight: Import/export containers and chassis exchanges
- Schedule: Multiple daily turns with gate appointments
- Corridors: I-35, I-20 and I-30 serving regional logistics parks
- Coverage: AllianceTexas, Lancaster, Hutchins, Wilmer and South Dallas yards
📋 Job Description
- Pick up and deliver loaded containers from DFW rail terminals
- Perform chassis exchanges and drop-and-hook operations
- Coordinate gate appointments and container availability
- Transport consumer goods and industrial freight locally
- Complete repositioning moves for export containers
- Navigate AllianceTexas and South Dallas logistics facilities
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1 year commercial driving experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to secure loads and climb in/out of equipment
Endorsements
TWIC preferred, intermodal experience a plus
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Modern day cab tractors
- Fleet average age: 2.8 years
- Features: dash-mounted dispatch tablets
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Comprehensive dealer network support
- Safety tech: Motive ELD, GPS, geofencing, forward collision systems
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily with terminal returns each shift
- Start times between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM
- Shifts typically 10–12 hours with 2–5 moves daily
- Occasional Saturday availability for extra earnings
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- AllianceTexas hub to Lancaster distribution centers via I-35
- Hutchins rail terminal to Wilmer warehouses along local corridors
- South Dallas import yards to area fulfillment centers and back
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is pay calculated for container moves?
Primarily hourly with weekly guarantee potential.
Are most moves drop-and-hook?
Yes, majority are drop-and-hook with occasional live loads.
What are typical start times?
Between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM depending on dispatch.
Is overtime available?
Yes, based on daily container volume and hours worked.
Do drivers need TWIC card?
TWIC is preferred but not always required.
How often is weekend work?
Occasional Saturdays during peak demand.
💼 Career Opportunities
Operating in the Dallas intermodal network builds strong skills in terminal navigation, appointment coordination, and efficient chassis handling within high-volume logistics parks. Drivers gain familiarity with rail operations, import flows from West Coast ports, and cross-border Mexico freight patterns that keep DFW distribution centers supplied.
Many experienced container drivers advance into dedicated account roles or become team leads responsible for training new hires on local yard procedures and customer delivery standards. Others move into regional container repositioning or specialized freight lanes with higher utilization.
The operational knowledge from daily terminal work supports future transitions into yard supervision, fleet coordination, or customer service positions within Southwest logistics networks. Steady container volume in the region provides reliable pathways for long-term stability in transportation.
🔗 Local CDL-A Intermodal Container Driver – Dallas, TX
Dallas serves as a major inland distribution point for containerized freight arriving through Gulf and West Coast ports as well as Mexican manufacturing corridors. This local intermodal position focuses on efficient container pickups, terminal transfers, and delivery to warehouses in AllianceTexas, Lancaster, Hutchins, Wilmer, and surrounding South Dallas logistics parks. Drivers complete multiple daily turns averaging 150-275 miles while working with 20', 40', and 53' chassis.
The role offers $1,450–$1,850 weekly pay with home daily scheduling and modern automatic day cab tractors equipped with APU, refrigerator, and advanced safety systems. Freight includes consumer products, industrial goods, and cross-border shipments. Consistent volume supports steady work with minimal over-the-road time.
Ideal for experienced CDL-A drivers who prefer local operations with predictable returns each evening. The position requires strong time management for gate appointments and terminal efficiency in one of the nation's busiest redistribution hubs along I-35 and I-20 corridors.
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