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Hub Group

Oak Brook, IL · Founded 1971 · 5,500+ trucks · 48 states, Canada

Company Overview

Hub Group is a publicly traded intermodal and logistics company that has grown significantly through acquisitions and organic expansion. The company is a major intermodal marketing company (IMC), arranging the transfer of freight between truck and rail. Hub Group's driving positions are primarily in drayage (rail-to-door container moves) and dedicated fleet services. Most driving positions are local with daily home time, making Hub Group attractive for drivers who want to stay close to home.

Pay & Compensation

Solo Driver Pay

$22-$30/hr (drayage/dedicated)

Team Driver Pay

N/A

Owner-Operator Pay

$1.10-$1.40/mi (drayage)

Benefits & Perks

  • Daily home time on drayage routes
  • Full medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off
  • Driver referral bonuses
  • Intermodal expertise and training

Hiring Requirements

Minimum Age
21 years old
Experience Required
1 year
CDL Class
Class A
Endorsements
TWIC card for some drayage

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Daily home time on most positions
  • Leading intermodal provider with stable freight
  • Public company with strong financials
  • Growing dedicated fleet division

Cons

  • Drayage involves rail yard congestion and wait times
  • Intermodal containers can be poorly loaded by shippers
  • Pay may be lower than OTR for similar CDL class

Equipment & Operations

Equipment Types

IntermodalDedicatedDrayageLast Mile

Operating Region

48 states, Canada

Home Time

Daily for most drayage/dedicated positions

Annual Revenue

$4.2 billion

Best For

Drivers wanting local intermodal drayage work near rail hubs with daily home time

Frequently Asked Questions About Hub Group

Hub Group is a multimodal transportation company specializing in intermodal (truck-rail), dedicated trucking, drayage, and logistics. They arrange freight movement between rail yards and final destinations.
Intermodal drayage involves picking up containers at rail yards and delivering them to nearby distribution centers or customer locations. Runs are typically short (under 100 miles), local, and offer daily home time.
Yes. Hub Group contracts with owner-operators for drayage and intermodal moves, particularly in major metropolitan areas near rail hubs.