Hire Intermodal Drivers in Colorado
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Colorado. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
29,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Colorado
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
- Wage Range:$57,000-$73,000/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
Colorado Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Colorado
#1
Denver
#2
Colorado Springs
#3
Aurora
#4
Fort Collins
#5
Pueblo
#6
Loveland
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Colorado
Amazon DEN2/DEN3Coors Brewing (Golden)Lockheed MartinBall CorporationWalmart DC (Loveland)
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Colorado
Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West
I-70 and I-25 corridor creates diverse freight lanes
Tech industry growth drives e-commerce distribution
Energy sector (oil, gas, wind) provides specialized freight
Lower taxes than California attract West Coast fleet relocations
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Colorado 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
- Growing sector — intermodal volume increases annually
- Less OTR wear on drivers — shorter routes, predictable schedules
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Hiring Intermodal Drivers in Colorado — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Colorado, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Colorado typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Denver and Colorado Springs tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Colorado need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Colorado has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon DEN2/DEN3, Coors Brewing (Golden), Lockheed Martin.
Our Colorado intermodal driver pool draws from 29,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West.