Hire Intermodal Drivers in Texas
Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Texas. 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
185,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Texas
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
Texas Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Texas
#1
Dallas
#2
Houston
#3
San Antonio
#4
Austin
#5
Fort Worth
#6
El Paso
#7
Laredo
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Texas
Amazon (25+ FCs)Toyota (San Antonio)Port of HoustonTesla (Austin)Walmart (10+ DCs)
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Texas
Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state
No state income tax — the ultimate recruiting advantage
Laredo is the #1 US-Mexico land port by value
Houston port is #1 in US for total tonnage
DFW is the largest inland freight market in the country
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Texas 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 Texas — FAQ
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Texas, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Texas typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Dallas and Houston tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Texas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Texas has 250+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Texas are Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (25+ FCs), Toyota (San Antonio), Port of Houston.
Our Texas intermodal driver pool draws from 185,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state.