🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Idaho Falls, ID
- Route type: Local Intermodal Shuttle
- Freight: ISO containers (retail, industrial imports, dry goods)
- Schedule: Rail appointment-based shuttle cycles with rotating yard dispatch windows
📋 Job Description
- Transport intermodal containers between Idaho Falls staging yards and Pocatello rail terminal
- Handle drop-and-hook chassis movements under strict rail appointment timing
- Perform yard check-ins, container positioning, and dispatch coordination
- Ensure safe movement of sealed ISO containers with no-touch freight handling
- Support high-frequency rail pull cycles during peak inbound/outbound volumes
- Maintain compliance with terminal gate procedures and DOT safety standards
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
CDL-A required; intermodal experience preferred but not required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Occasional chassis checks and container securement inspections
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Units assigned based on daily dispatch and rail appointment cycles, rotation possible during peak volume periods
- Fleet average age: Mixed-age fleet with mid-life tractors distributed across Idaho terminals
- Features: Automatic transmissions predominant, ELD/GPS tracking systems, intermodal chassis compatibility, seasonal backup tractors, mixed-mileage equipment across yard operations
🏠 Home Time
- Daily home time after assigned shuttle cycles
- Schedules may shift slightly depending on rail terminal congestion and dispatch flow
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Idaho Falls staging yards ↔ Pocatello Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal
- Idaho Falls ↔ Ammon distribution and industrial freight loops
- Pocatello rail hub ↔ Blackfoot regional warehouse corridor
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a home daily position?
Yes, drivers return home after daily shuttle cycles between rail and yard operations.
What type of freight is handled?
Sealed ISO intermodal containers with no-touch freight operations.
Do I need intermodal experience?
No, but prior container or yard experience is preferred for faster onboarding.
How is scheduling managed?
Rail appointment-based dispatch with rotating yard assignments depending on volume.
What equipment will I drive?
Modern tractors paired with intermodal chassis configured for rail container transport.
How fast is hiring?
Most drivers complete onboarding and begin within one week after qualification.
💼 Career Opportunities
Intermodal operations in the Idaho Falls–Pocatello corridor continue to expand as rail-based freight movement remains a critical backbone of regional logistics in Eastern Idaho. This role provides consistent exposure to high-frequency terminal operations, where drivers develop strong skills in time-sensitive dispatch coordination and container flow management. Over time, drivers in this position often transition into senior yard coordination roles, trainer positions for new intermodal operators, or move into regional dedicated accounts with expanded freight responsibilities. The stability of rail-linked freight ensures steady demand even during seasonal fluctuations in agricultural and retail shipping cycles. Drivers also benefit from structured safety programs and predictable daily returns home, which supports long-term retention and work-life balance in a high-efficiency logistics environment.
🔗 CDL-A Intermodal Rail Container Shuttle Driver – Idaho Falls, ID
CDL-A intermodal shuttle drivers in Idaho Falls, ID support high-frequency rail container movement between Idaho Falls staging yards and the Pocatello Union Pacific intermodal terminal. This LOCAL CDL-A driving job offers $1,100–$1,500 per week depending on shift cycles, rail delays, and dispatch volume. The position focuses on containerized ISO freight, including retail imports and industrial goods, using drop-and-hook chassis operations with no-touch freight handling. Drivers operate on structured rail appointment schedules with multiple daily shuttle cycles of 80–220 miles per trip. Home time is daily, making this role suitable for drivers seeking consistent regional yard-based work. The job is classified as Local Intermodal Shuttle CDL-A trucking in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with stable demand driven by rail logistics throughput and regional distribution networks connected to Pocatello freight corridors.
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