Pre-screened intermodal drivers in Arizona. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
38,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Arizona
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
TWIC card for port access
Container chassis coupling and securement expertise
Rail yard and port terminal navigation experience
Familiarity with container weight verification (VGM) requirements
Arizona Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Arizona
#1
Phoenix
#2
Tucson
#3
Mesa
#4
Chandler
#5
Flagstaff
#6
Tempe
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Arizona
Intel (Chandler)Amazon PHX6/PHX7Freeport-McMoRanRaytheon (Tucson)Walmart DC (Buckeye)
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Arizona
Rapid population growth drives increasing freight demand
I-10 and I-40 crossroads create diverse lane options
No vehicle emissions testing simplifies compliance
Semiconductor and data center construction boom needs flatbed drivers
Year-round operations — minimal weather shutdowns
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Arizona Operation
Home daily — most intermodal routes are local/regional
Consistent volume at major rail hubs (Chicago, LA, Savannah)
TWIC card creates competitive advantage over non-credentialed drivers
We aim to fill intermodal driver requests within 48-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Arizona, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Arizona typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Phoenix and Tucson tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Arizona need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Arizona has 55+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Arizona are Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler. Major employers driving this demand include Intel (Chandler), Amazon PHX6/PHX7, Freeport-McMoRan.
We recruit intermodal drivers from across Arizona, a market of roughly 38,000+ CDL holders statewide and 55+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Rapid population growth drives increasing freight demand.