Pre-screened intermodal drivers in New Mexico. 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
$50,000-$64,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
12,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in New Mexico
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
New Mexico Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in New Mexico
#1
Albuquerque
#2
Las Cruces
#3
Santa Fe
#4
Rio Rancho
#5
Roswell
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in New Mexico
Intel (Rio Rancho)Sandia/Los Alamos LabsWhite SandsAmazon ABQ1Walmart DC (Los Lunas)
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in New Mexico
Oil field loads in Permian Basin pay premium rates
I-40 and I-25 crossroads create diverse lane options
Government and military contracts provide stable freight
Lower cost of living than neighboring Colorado or Arizona
No toll roads reduces operational costs
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your New Mexico 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 New Mexico, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in New Mexico typically earn $50,000-$64,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Albuquerque and Las Cruces tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in New Mexico need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New Mexico has 15+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in New Mexico are Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho. Major employers driving this demand include Intel (Rio Rancho), Sandia/Los Alamos Labs, White Sands.
We recruit intermodal drivers from across New Mexico, a market of roughly 12,000+ CDL holders statewide and 15+ 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. Oil field loads in Permian Basin pay premium rates.