🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Denver, CO
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Intermodal Containers
- Schedule: 5-day workweek, early morning starts, occasional Saturdays
📋 Job Description
- Move loaded and empty international and domestic containers between Denver rail terminals, warehouses, manufacturing sites, and freight yards using day cabs and container chassis.
- Perform chassis inspections, rail gate processing, container seal verification, and electronic interchange documentation.
- Complete multiple local container turns daily including pickups of grounded containers and deliveries to regional warehouses.
- Communicate with dispatch regarding container availability, appointment times, and rail releases.
- Handle occasional waiting time during rail lift operations and manage changing appointment schedules.
- Navigate I-25, I-70, I-76, E-470, and US-36 while operating safely around rail terminals and industrial traffic.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 12 months of recent Class A tractor-trailer experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Safe driving record
Physical
Ability to safely perform container and chassis inspections
Endorsements
TWIC card beneficial but not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab, Peterbilt 579 Day Cab, and International LT Day Cab tractors
- Features: Paired with 20', 40', 45', and 53' intermodal container chassis
- Transmission type: Mostly automatic transmissions with limited manual units
- Maintenance program: Company maintenance facility with substitute tractors during service
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after shifts serving the Denver rail terminal network and northern Colorado
- Typical shift length of 9–11 hours with early morning start times
- Five-day workweek with occasional Saturday work during high rail volume
- Dispatch schedules may adjust for rail delays and seasonal Front Range weather
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Denver Rail Terminal to Aurora warehouse district via I-70 for import container deliveries and empty returns
- Denver Rail Terminal to Commerce City industrial parks via I-270 for chassis repositioning and loaded container moves
- Denver Rail Terminal to Northglenn, Thornton, and Broomfield distribution centers via I-25 and US-36
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
🏢 About the Company
This position is with a privately operated regional transportation company that specializes in intermodal container transportation throughout Colorado and neighboring Front Range freight markets. The carrier supports freight forwarders, distribution warehouses, manufacturers, and logistics providers by moving import, export, and domestic containers between rail facilities and customer locations. The company has operated for more than a decade and emphasizes consistent local operations rather than long-haul trucking.
Founded
2012
Fleet Size
Approximately 85–110 power units
Primary Freight
Intermodal Containers
Operating Area
Colorado Front Range and nearby regional freight markets
Equipment
Mixed fleet of Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab, Peterbilt 579 Day Cab, and International LT tractors with company-managed intermodal container chassis
Driver Support
24/7 dispatch & roadside assistance
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical day look like for this intermodal position?
Drivers complete several local container turns including pickups from the Denver rail terminal, deliveries to warehouses, chassis inspections, rail gate processing, and coordination with dispatch on container availability.
Is previous intermodal or container experience required?
Intermodal or container experience is preferred but not required. The company welcomes drivers with 12+ months of recent Class A tractor-trailer experience.
What equipment will I operate?
You will operate Freightliner Cascadia, Peterbilt 579, or International LT Day Cab tractors paired with various intermodal container chassis (20' to 53'). Mostly automatic transmissions are available.
How does home time work with rail operations?
This is a true home daily local position. Most shifts end after 9–11 hours allowing you to return home each night, though schedules may adjust for rail delays.
Are there opportunities for overtime and detention pay?
Yes. Overtime is paid after applicable thresholds and detention is paid after established waiting periods at the rail terminal or customer locations.
What highways will I drive most frequently?
Drivers regularly use I-25, I-70, I-76, E-470, and US-36 while serving the Denver rail terminal network and Front Range distribution centers.
💼 Career Opportunities
Local intermodal container drivers in the Denver market benefit from steady year-round rail volume moving consumer goods, retail merchandise, and industrial supplies through the Front Range. This role builds valuable experience with container drayage, chassis handling, rail terminal operations, and electronic documentation — skills that remain in high demand across Colorado logistics hubs. Drivers gain familiarity with ingate/outgate procedures, seal verification, and managing variable appointment windows, which opens doors to other intermodal, port drayage, or dedicated distribution positions. Consistent home daily schedules support work-life balance while safety recognition programs and clean inspection incentives reward professional performance. With strong regional freight demand tied to rail networks, experienced container drivers enjoy reliable earning potential and long-term stability in the Denver metropolitan area.
🔗 CDL-A Local Intermodal Container Driver – Denver, CO
Denver CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local home daily work will find strong opportunities in intermodal container drayage at the Denver Rail Terminal. This position offers $29.50–$32.50 hourly pay with weekly earnings typically ranging $1,280–$1,560 plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Drivers operate day cabs with container chassis moving loaded and empty containers between rail facilities and Front Range warehouses along I-25, I-70, and I-76. The role features frequent chassis flips, rail gate processing, and coordination around changing rail schedules — ideal for drivers who thrive in dynamic terminal environments rather than long-haul mileage. With a five-day schedule and home daily returns, this local intermodal job provides stability in northern Colorado's growing logistics market. Apply today if you have 12 months of recent Class A experience and are comfortable working around rail yards and industrial traffic.
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