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CDL-A Intermodal Driver

American Driver


Job Location:

Perth Amboy, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 October 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Perth Amboy drivers: home every night paid per load and per mile.

If you want to drive for a living and still sleep at home local intermodal is the seat. New CDL-A holders welcome.

The money

  • $650 a week during training
  • $1200 to $1800 a week once solo
  • $55 per load plus $0.61 a mile
  • 1100 to 1700 miles a week
  • Paid weekly

Your week

Container moves from the Avenel yard to customers across New Jersey. Mostly drop and hook with some live loads. Home daily.

From CDL school to running solo

  1. A recruiter calls you and reviews your CDL and driving record with you.
  2. Orientation 2 days at most. Hotel paid one-way bus ticket reimbursed $300 for orientation once hired.
  3. 4 to 6 weeks with a mentor: backing trip planning logs and fueling. You are paid $650 a week.
  4. You run local container moves on your own and go home every night.

Straight answers for new drivers

  • How often will I see home Every night.
  • Do I pay for orientation No. Hotel covered bus ticket reimbursed and $300 once you are hired.
  • Does my CDL school count If it was 120 hours or more yes.
  • What if I have a problem on the road Loads are planned for you and your driver leader picks up the phone.

To qualify

You must be 21 or older with a Class A CDL. New drivers need at least 120 hours from a CDL school; otherwise 6 months of recent experience. We accept up to 2 moving violations in the last 2 years and no DUI/DWI in the last 10. You will also pass a DOT physical and a hair and urine drug test.

Once you pass 30 days

Full medical dental vision and prescription coverage a 401(k) an employee stock purchase plan paid vacation yearly raises and a free online degree for you and one family member.

Perth Amboy South Amboy Sayreville and Edison drivers apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.