Hire Intermodal Drivers in Rhode Island
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Rhode Island. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
5,200+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Rhode Island
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
Rhode Island Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Rhode Island
#1
Providence
#2
Warwick
#3
Cranston
#4
Pawtucket
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Rhode Island
CVS Health HQElectric Boat (Quonset)RaytheonNaval Station NewportSysco NE
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Rhode Island
Small state means all routes are local with home-daily
Defense sector provides stable long-term contracts
CVS Health distribution creates consistent dry van demand
Proximity to Boston and Connecticut driver markets
Naval operations create specialized freight needs
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Rhode Island, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Rhode Island typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Providence and Warwick tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Rhode Island need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Rhode Island has 6 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Rhode Island are Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket. Major employers driving this demand include CVS Health HQ, Electric Boat (Quonset), Raytheon.
Our Rhode Island intermodal driver pool draws from 5,200+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 58% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Small state means all routes are local with home-daily.