Hire Intermodal Drivers in Delaware
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Delaware. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Delaware
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
Delaware Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Delaware
#1
Wilmington
#2
Dover
#3
Newark
#4
Middletown
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Delaware
DuPontAmazon PHL7Perdue FarmsPort of WilmingtonWalmart DC
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Delaware
No sales tax lowers operating costs for fleets based here
Port of Wilmington handles fresh fruit imports — reefer demand
Strategic location on I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore
Poultry processing (Delmarva) creates consistent reefer volume
Smaller market means less competition for available drivers
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Delaware 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 Delaware — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Delaware, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Delaware typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Wilmington and Dover tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Delaware need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Delaware has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Delaware are Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown. Major employers driving this demand include DuPont, Amazon PHL7, Perdue Farms.
Our Delaware intermodal driver pool draws from 6,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. No sales tax lowers operating costs for fleets based here.