🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Phoenix, AZ
- Route type: Regional Intermodal Corridor
- Freight: Shipping containers (import/export rail freight)
- Schedule: Rail appointment-driven dispatch with night dock waves
📋 Job Description
- Transport international shipping containers between rail yards and inland distribution hubs
- Operate Phoenix-based drayage routes with strict rail appointment timing
- Coordinate cross-dock container transfers between multiple Southwest terminals
- Perform secure chassis coupling and container lock verification procedures
- Maintain compliance with port and rail security protocols (TWIC-required freight zones)
- Complete drop-and-hook container exchanges with minimal live loading
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
2+ years regional or intermodal experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Chassis handling, container securement checks
Endorsements
TWIC required / Hazmat preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab regional fleet
- Fleet average age: 4–5 years
- Features: Container chassis systems, rail yard tracking tags, secure lock verification units
- Transmission type: Mixed (manual + automatic regional rotation)
- Maintenance program: Outsourced regional maintenance network
🏠 Home Time
- Weekly home resets based on rail schedule completion
- Mid-week layovers possible near CA/NV rail corridors
- Predictable dispatch blocks aligned with port container flow
- Higher weekend availability during peak import cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Phoenix, AZ → Los Angeles / Long Beach Rail Yards, CA
- Phoenix, AZ → Las Vegas Intermodal Container Yard, NV
- Phoenix, AZ → Salt Lake City Inland Port Terminal, UT
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need intermodal experience?
Preferred but not required; structured rail-yard training is provided.
Is this strictly no-touch freight?
Yes, all container freight is 100% no-touch drop-and-hook.
How often am I home?
Most drivers return weekly depending on rail schedule completion.
Are night shifts required?
Some rail appointments operate on night dock waves.
Is TWIC required?
Yes, due to port-connected intermodal freight access zones.
What equipment will I drive?
Primarily day cab tractors with chassis container systems.
💼 Career Opportunities
This regional intermodal role supports the growing Southwest freight corridor linking West Coast ports with inland distribution hubs. Drivers gain exposure to high-frequency rail logistics, container operations, and structured appointment-based dispatch systems. Over time, operators can transition from yard coordination to advanced regional lanes or dedicated account routes. The steady import flow from California ports ensures consistent freight demand, even during seasonal fluctuations. Within this network, experienced drivers often progress into dispatcher roles, fleet training positions, or yard supervision. The operational structure emphasizes reliability, timing precision, and safe handling of containerized freight. This creates a stable long-term career path for drivers seeking predictable regional work and scalable income opportunities in intermodal logistics.
🔗 REGIONAL: CDL-A Southwest Intermodal Expansion Driver (AZ–CA–NV–UT) – Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix-based intermodal drivers are essential to maintaining the flow of container freight between West Coast ports and inland distribution hubs. This regional position focuses on structured rail-yard scheduling, drop-and-hook efficiency, and consistent freight cycles across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. Drivers operate within tight appointment windows that align with port congestion patterns and rail transfer schedules. With competitive weekly earnings and predictable home resets, this role offers a balanced mix of income stability and regional mobility. Intermodal demand continues to grow as import volumes increase, making this position a strong long-term opportunity for CDL-A professionals seeking reliable freight and structured logistics operations in the Southwest corridor.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the form below to apply for REGIONAL: CDL-A Southwest Intermodal Expansion Driver (AZ–CA–NV–UT) in Phoenix, AZ.