Truck Driver CDL A - Intermodal Drayage

Take the wheel with NFI’s drayage fleet and well-maintained equipment built for reliable performance. This position delivers consistency, support, and bonuses that reward your hard work.

Pay

• Average pay: $1,400–$1,800 per week
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Paid port standby pay

Schedule

• Local/regional routes
• Port container freight that is no-touch

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits begin day one
• 401k plan
• Wellness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Safety and referral bonuses
• Access to NFI’s self-maintained and privately owned chassis pool

Equipment

• Late-model fleet with advanced technology and safety features
• Our shops maintain an estimated 60% of our trucks and trailers

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Current Class A CDL from your state of residence
• Minimum 1 year of relevant tractor-trailer experience
• Preferred port drayage experience
• Acceptable references from past employers
• Meet all applicable DOT qualifications
• TWIC and Sea Link required

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties safely and responsibly
• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or customer rules, standards, and guidelines
• Physically capable of performing all job duties, which include moving frequently, standing, walking, and sitting
• Frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg
• Report all problems with equipment, as well as accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after the route
• Legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area
• Perform routes, pickups, and deliveries based on customer requirements

At NFI, people come first—always. For over 90 years, we’ve built our reputation as a trusted, family-owned and operated logistics company by valuing every person behind the operation and focusing on our dedicated customers. We know that professional drivers are the heart of what we do, and that’s why at NFI, you are more than just a number—you’re known by name, celebrated for your hard work, and supported every step of the way.