Herman N Logistics

CDL-A Local Intermodal Driver - $80k-$88k/Yr + $5k Bonus

Job Summary

$80,000 - $88,000 /Yearly (EST)

New Haven, IN

CDL A

Local

6+ Months of CDL Experience

401k

bonus

vision insurance

life insurance

Job Details

Equipment

Tractor Trailer

Handling Type

Touch Freight

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

6+ months

Endorsements

H - Hazardous Materials

Full Description

Local CDL-A Intermodal Truck Driver - Fort Wayne, IN Terminal

Terminal & Route Operations

Yard Base: Check in right at the Fort Wayne terminal every day to pick up your dispatch and truck.
Route Scope: Daily runs back and forth between Fort Wayne and Chicago, mixed with local hauls inside a 100-mile zone (topping out at a 175-mile radius overall).
Freight Setup: Day shifts run 60% drop-and-hook / 40% live load-unload, while night shifts feature 80% drop-and-hook / 20% live load-unload.

Weekly Pay & Financial Structure

Take-Home Pay: Expect weekly earnings to average between $1,535 and $1,690, which works out to an annual gross of $80,000 to $88,000.
Sign-On Bonus: Comes with a $5,000 limited-time bonus when you start.
Mileage & Extras: Base mileage runs $0.52 to $0.62 CPM, stacked with $56 per live load-unload, $28 drop-and-hook, $15 out-of-route drops, $15/hr for rail delays after an hour, $20/hr detention after 90 minutes, and an extra $25 for hazmat loads.

Shift Times & Schedules

Schedule Options:
- Shift 1: Monday through Friday starting at 10:00 PM (11-hour shifts).
- Shift 2: Sunday through Thursday starting at 3:00 AM (11-hour shifts).
Rest Routine: Daily home time resets so you're sleeping in your own bed regularly.

Equipment & Fleet Guidelines

Truck Specs: Automatic-only day cabs set up for slip-seating (tractors stay parked at the yard during your days off).
Fleet Rules: No pets or riders allowed in the cab.

Screening & Compliance Standards

Experience Needed: At least 9 months of verifiable Class-A tractor-trailer seat time.
Certifications: You don't need a Hazmat endorsement on day one, but you must get it within 60 days (the company covers 100% of the cost).

Benefits & Corporate Perks

Time Off: Starts you off with 18 paid days (12 PTO plus 6 holidays), scaling up to 22 days after your first year.
Insurance & Retirement: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance kicking in after 30 days, plus a company-matched 401(k).
Family Support: Includes parental leave, adoption help, family planning resources, life insurance, and disability coverage.

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