Hire Intermodal Drivers in Missouri
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Missouri. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$50,000-$64,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Missouri
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
- Wage Range:$50,000-$64,000/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
Missouri Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Missouri
#1
Kansas City
#2
St. Louis
#3
Springfield
#4
Columbia
#5
Joplin
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Missouri
Ford (Claycomo)GM (Wentzville)Anheuser-BuschAmazon MCI2-MCI5Bass Pro ShopsCargill
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Missouri
Lowest fuel tax in the country — 17.0 cents/gallon
KC and STL are dual freight hubs covering different markets
I-44/I-70/I-55/I-49 intersection creates maximum connectivity
Automotive and food/beverage manufacturing drive steady freight
No toll roads — combined with low fuel tax, great for owner-operators
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Missouri 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 Missouri — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Missouri, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Missouri typically earn $50,000-$64,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Kansas City and St. Louis tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Missouri need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Missouri has 55+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Missouri are Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia. Major employers driving this demand include Ford (Claycomo), GM (Wentzville), Anheuser-Busch.
Our Missouri intermodal driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 63% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Lowest fuel tax in the country — 17.0 cents/gallon.