🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Little Rock, AR
- Route type: Local Intermodal / Yard Drayage
- Freight: Rail containers, chassis moves, warehouse transfers
- Schedule: Shift-based dispatch aligned with rail arrivals (day/evening rotations)
📋 Job Description
- Move intermodal containers between BNSF rail ramps and local distribution yards across Little Rock metro.
- Coordinate closely with yard dispatch teams to stage inbound and outbound container traffic efficiently.
- Handle chassis hook-ups, drop-and-hook cycles, and container positioning under time-sensitive rail windows.
- Navigate port-adjacent and industrial traffic zones where congestion and tight dock schedules are common.
- Perform routine inspections on tractors and chassis before entering high-density rail yard environments.
- Maintain accurate ELD logs while adapting to fluctuating rail arrival schedules and live unload delays.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
3–6 months driving experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, minor violations reviewed individually
Physical
Occasional lifting and securement of chassis equipment
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025 models with mixed mileage units)
- Kenworth T680 older yard-support tractors in rotation
- Occasional Volvo VNL assigned during peak container cycles
- Samsara and Omnitracs ELD systems with occasional connectivity drops in yard zones
🏠 Home Time
- Home every single day after shift completion
- No overnight regional or OTR dispatch assignments
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Little Rock, AR → North Little Rock, AR (BNSF Rail Yard Interchange via I-30 corridor)
- Little Rock, AR → Memphis, TN (Intermodal transfer runs via I-40 East freight lane)
- Little Rock, AR → Dallas, TX (Regional container repositioning via I-30 West industrial freight corridor)
🎁 Benefits
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this strictly local work?
Yes, all routes stay within the Little Rock metro and nearby rail corridors with no overnight trips.
How often do rail delays affect schedules?
Delays happen occasionally based on rail arrivals, but dispatch adjusts quickly to keep drivers moving.
Do I need intermodal experience?
No, basic CDL-A experience is enough; yard training is provided on-site.
What kind of equipment will I use?
Mainly yard tractors and road tractors with chassis setups used for container moves.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is common during peak rail volume periods and paid at 1.5x hourly rate.
How structured is the schedule?
Shifts are organized around rail cycles but can vary depending on container flow and yard demand.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A intermodal position in Little Rock offers a strong entry point into the rail-connected logistics sector of Arkansas. Drivers start in local yard drayage but often move into higher-paying dedicated intermodal lanes, trainer roles, or regional container operations as experience builds. The freight network in this region is tied directly to national rail corridors, meaning volume tends to stay consistent even when over-the-road freight fluctuates. Over time, drivers can transition into specialized freight handling, including hazardous intermodal loads, high-priority retail container cycles, or supervisory yard coordination roles. Many operators also move into dispatch support or fleet coordination positions within the same carrier network. Because intermodal logistics is a core part of U.S. supply chains, long-term career stability and skill transferability remain strong in this field.
🔗 CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver – Port of Little Rock & Rail Yard Ops – Little Rock, AR
Little Rock CDL-A drivers are an essential part of Arkansas’ growing intermodal freight network, supporting rail-connected container movement between BNSF terminals, warehouse hubs, and industrial distribution corridors. This local CDL job in Arkansas is structured around predictable home-daily scheduling, making it ideal for drivers who prefer steady regional logistics instead of long-haul uncertainty. With pay ranging from $1000–$1300 per week and hourly rates between $24–$27, this role reflects strong demand in local intermodal freight cycles. Drivers operate primarily along I-30, I-40, and I-440 corridors, connecting rail yards with regional distribution centers. Local CDL jobs, regional CDL jobs, and even future OTR CDL jobs all begin with foundational experience like this, where container handling, chassis work, and yard coordination build long-term trucking career stability in the U.S. freight system.
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