Pre-screened intermodal drivers in West Virginia. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$48,000-$61,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
10,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in West Virginia
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$48,000-$61,000/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
West Virginia Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in West Virginia
#1
Charleston
#2
Huntington
#3
Morgantown
#4
Parkersburg
#5
Wheeling
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in West Virginia
Chemical plants (Kanawha Valley)Coal operationsToyota (Buffalo)Natural gas operators
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in West Virginia
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) loads pay premium rates
Mountain driving experience here transfers to any state
Low cost of living stretches driver pay further
Less hiring competition than in neighboring PA or OH
Turnpike provides I-77 connectivity to Virginia and Ohio
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your West Virginia 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 West Virginia, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in West Virginia typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Charleston and Huntington tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in West Virginia need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. West Virginia has 15 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in West Virginia are Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg. Major employers driving this demand include Chemical plants (Kanawha Valley), Coal operations, Toyota (Buffalo).
We recruit intermodal drivers from across West Virginia, a market of roughly 10,000+ CDL holders statewide and 15 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. Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) loads pay premium rates.