Local Intermodal Driver

La Porte, Texas

Averitt
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Job Description:

Local Intermodal Drayage Truck Driver - Competitive Pay, Daily Home Time, and Great Benefits.

Join the team at Averitt as a Local Intermodal Drayage Truck Driver, where you'll play a key role in the logistics and transportation process, moving goods to and from ports and railyards. If you're looking for a driving position that offers predictable routes, daily home time, and excellent work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity.

Why This Intermodal Truck Driving Role is Right for You:

  • Competitive Pay - Earn up to $32.85/hour based on your experience
  • Daily Home Time - Consistent, reliable home time every day
  • No Touch Freight - All drop and hook for a smoother, easier workflow
  • Short-Haul Local Routes - Stay close to home with runs to/from nearby container ports
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Start after just 30 days, including:
    • Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
    • Plans starting at just $38.25/week for individuals and $101.10/week for families
  • 8 Paid Holidays (after 30 days) and Paid Time Off (after 90 days)
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing - Monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
  • Referral Bonuses - Get rewarded for referring great drivers

Career Flexibility and Growth Opportunities:

Choose from local, dedicated, or regional driving options as your goals evolve. There's also room to grow into operations or leadership roles as you build your career.

More than 19% of our team has been with Averitt for over 20 years -and that says a lot. From great teammates and supportive leadership to a culture that values your time on and off the road, you'll quickly see what sets us apart.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply now to join Averitt and take the next step.

Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range: - , General Benefits:
  • 21 years of age
  • Minimum 6 months' (1 year preferred) tractor-trailer experience within past 3 years
  • Drivers must have Class A CDL and TWIC
  • Hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred; must be willing to obtain endorsements
  • Port/railhead dray experience preferred
  • No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
  • No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
  • No suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years
  • No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)
  • No more than 3 moving violations within past 3 years
  • No Preventable DOT Recordable accidents within the past 3 years
  • No more than 3 Preventable NON-DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years

Essential Functions

  • Read/understand Delivery Orders
  • Read/understand trouble tickets on terminal/railhead
  • Bolt seal verification
  • Open/close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs
  • Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
  • Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level
  • Count freight
  • Complete fuel tickets
  • Obtain sales leads
  • Secure extra shipments
  • Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
  • Complete pickup/delivery information in tablet
  • Perform pre and post-trip inspections
  • Drive
  • Regular predictable attendance
  • Operate forklift preferred



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Date Posted: 14 April 2025
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