Pre-screened intermodal drivers in Minnesota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
35,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Minnesota
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
Minnesota Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Minnesota
#1
Minneapolis
#2
St. Paul
#3
Duluth
#4
Rochester
#5
Bloomington
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Minnesota
Target (multiple DCs)3MGeneral MillsCargillBest Buy DCUnitedHealth Group
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Minnesota
Target HQ and distribution hub creates massive dry van volume
No toll roads — operational cost savings
Strong food processing industry needs reliable reefer drivers
Iron Range mining provides seasonal flatbed demand
Corporate headquarters concentration creates diverse freight
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Minnesota 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 Minnesota, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Minnesota typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Minneapolis and St. Paul tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Minnesota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Minnesota has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Minnesota are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester. Major employers driving this demand include Target (multiple DCs), 3M, General Mills.
We recruit intermodal drivers from across Minnesota, a market of roughly 35,000+ CDL holders statewide and 40+ 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. Target HQ and distribution hub creates massive dry van volume.