Hire Intermodal Drivers in Hawaii
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Hawaii. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$58,000-$74,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
2,800+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Hawaii
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
- Wage Range:$58,000-$74,000/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
Hawaii Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Hawaii
#1
Honolulu
#2
Hilo
#3
Kahului
#4
Kailua-Kona
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Hawaii
Matson NavigationYoung BrothersMilitary basesCostco HawaiiAloha Petroleum
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Hawaii
Island-only operations mean drivers are always home
Limited competition — few staffing agencies serve Hawaii
Military logistics provide consistent government contracts
Tourism economy creates steady supply-chain freight
Higher wages reflect island cost of living
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Hawaii 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 Hawaii — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Hawaii, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Hawaii typically earn $58,000-$74,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Honolulu and Hilo tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Hawaii need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Hawaii has 5 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Hawaii are Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona. Major employers driving this demand include Matson Navigation, Young Brothers, Military bases.
Our Hawaii intermodal driver pool draws from 2,800+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 52% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Island-only operations mean drivers are always home.