Hire Intermodal Drivers in New Jersey
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in New Jersey. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in New Jersey
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
- Wage Range:$59,000-$76,000/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
New Jersey Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in New Jersey
#1
Newark
#2
Jersey City
#3
Edison
#4
Elizabeth
#5
Camden
#6
Linden
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in New Jersey
Port Newark-ElizabethAmazon (10+ FCs)Johnson & JohnsonCampbell SoupSysco
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in New Jersey
Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port
Highest density of warehouse space per square mile in the US
Proximity to NYC creates unlimited last-mile delivery demand
Pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor needs specialized drivers
Highest per-mile rates in the Northeast reflect demand
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In New Jersey, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in New Jersey typically earn $59,000-$76,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Newark and Jersey City tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in New Jersey need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New Jersey has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in New Jersey are Newark, Jersey City, Edison, Elizabeth. Major employers driving this demand include Port Newark-Elizabeth, Amazon (10+ FCs), Johnson & Johnson.
Our New Jersey intermodal driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 71% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port.