Pre-screened intermodal drivers in North Carolina. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
62,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in North Carolina
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/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
North Carolina Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in North Carolina
#1
Charlotte
#2
Raleigh
#3
Greensboro
#4
Winston-Salem
#5
Durham
#6
Fayetteville
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in North Carolina
Amazon CLT2-CLT6Walmart DCsSmithfield FoodsVolvo Trucks (Greensboro)Bank of America
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in North Carolina
I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast
Moderate cost of living with competitive wages
Diverse economy — banking, manufacturing, agriculture, tech
Military bases (Bragg/Liberty, Lejeune) create government freight
Port of Wilmington expanding creates new drayage demand
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your North Carolina 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 North Carolina, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in North Carolina typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Charlotte and Raleigh tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in North Carolina need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Carolina has 70+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in North Carolina are Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon CLT2-CLT6, Walmart DCs, Smithfield Foods.
We recruit intermodal drivers from across North Carolina, a market of roughly 62,000+ CDL holders statewide and 70+ 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. I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast.