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CDL-A Local Intermodal Truck Driver Mechanicville, NY

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Job Description - CDL-A Local Intermodal Truck Driver Mechanicville, NY

CDL-A Local Intermodal Truck Driver – Daily Home Time – $80,000–$100,000/Year

Pay Range: $0.50–$0.56 CPM (activity-based pay)
Estimated Annual Earnings: $80,000–$100,000 (W-2; not guaranteed)
Home Time: Daily
Schedule: Thursday–Monday or Friday–Tuesday
Equipment: Day cabs | Slip-seat operation
Freight: No-touch intermodal freight

Position Overview

We are hiring experienced CDL-A local truck drivers for an intermodal position based in the Mechanicville / Albany, NY area. Drivers will haul containers to and from rail yards and customer locations within a 250-mile radius of Mechanicville, NY.

This position offers daily home time, consistent local work, activity-based pay, and no-touch freight.
No NYC routes.

Pay & Compensation

  • Mileage pay: $0.50–$0.56 CPM (based on experience)
  • Average weekly miles: ~1,800
  • Estimated annual earnings: $80,000–$100,000 (W-2; not guaranteed)

Additional Activity Pay Includes:

  • Drop & hook: $40 per event
  • Live load / unload: $65 per event
  • Hazmat load: $20 per load
  • Detention pay after 1 hour
  • Breakdown and delay pay (activity-based)
  • New hire training pay: $200 per day
  • Holiday pay: $210 per day

Home Time & Schedule

  • Daily home time
  • Schedule options:Thursday–Monday or Friday–Tuesday
  • Approximate start times: 12:01 AM or 3:00 AM
  • Typical shifts run approximately 12 hours
  • Drivers must be willing to work either schedule/start time

Equipment & Freight

  • Day cab tractors
  • 53 box trailers / intermodal containers
  • Slip-seat operation
  • No-touch freight
  • Truck remains at the ramp during time off

Operating Area

  • Local intermodal runs within a 250-mile radius of Mechanicville, NY
  • No NYC driving

Driver Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 3 months verifiable driving experience
  • Must meet DOT physical and safety requirements
  • Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days of hire
    • Company reimburses hazmat endorsement costs with proof of completion and receipts
  • Ability to work overnight and rotating schedules

Training & Orientation

  • Paid training required
  • Training pay: $200 per day
  • Orientation and daily reporting location:
    Mechanicville, NY area

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO accrues from day one
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Uniform shirts provided upon hire with quarterly replacement allowance
  • Paid online orientation
  • Onsite management support

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