Hire Intermodal Drivers in Ohio
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Ohio. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
68,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Ohio
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
Ohio Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Ohio
#1
Columbus
#2
Cleveland
#3
Cincinnati
#4
Dayton
#5
Toledo
#6
Akron
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Ohio
Amazon CMH1-CMH4Honda (Marysville)Procter & GambleKroger HQ/DCsWalmart DCs
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Ohio
Columbus is the fastest-growing logistics market in the Midwest
I-70/I-71/I-75 intersection creates unmatched freight connectivity
Three distinct metro markets (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati)
Manufacturing base provides consistent freight across all equipment types
Moderate fuel tax and cost of living
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Ohio 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 Ohio — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Ohio, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Ohio typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Columbus and Cleveland tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Ohio need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Ohio has 80+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Ohio are Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon CMH1-CMH4, Honda (Marysville), Procter & Gamble.
Our Ohio intermodal driver pool draws from 68,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Columbus is the fastest-growing logistics market in the Midwest.