Hire Intermodal Drivers in Pennsylvania
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Pennsylvania. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
72,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Pennsylvania
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
- Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/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
Pennsylvania Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Pennsylvania
#1
Philadelphia
#2
Pittsburgh
#3
Allentown
#4
Harrisburg
#5
Lancaster
#6
Carlisle
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Pennsylvania
Amazon (15+ FCs)FedEx GroundWalmart DCsHersheyGiant Food
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Pennsylvania
I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast
Philadelphia port handles diverse import freight
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) creates tanker demand
Central location between NYC and DC markets
Large CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Pennsylvania, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Pennsylvania typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Pennsylvania need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Pennsylvania has 90+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), FedEx Ground, Walmart DCs.
Our Pennsylvania intermodal driver pool draws from 72,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 67% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. I-81 corridor is the distribution center capital of the Northeast.