Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Connecticut. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
16,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Connecticut
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$59,000-$76,000/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
Connecticut Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Connecticut
#1
Hartford
#2
New Haven
#3
Bridgeport
#4
Stamford
#5
Waterbury
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Connecticut
Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford)Electric Boat (Groton)Amazon BDL1Sikorsky (Stratford)Sysco NE
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Connecticut
High wages reflect the New England cost-of-living premium
Aerospace and defense create specialized flatbed demand
I-95 corridor connects to major Northeast markets
Proximity to NYC creates overflow freight opportunities
Strong union workforce provides trained, reliable drivers
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Connecticut 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
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Connecticut, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Connecticut typically earn $59,000-$76,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Hartford and New Haven tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Connecticut need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Connecticut has 20+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Connecticut are Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford. Major employers driving this demand include Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford), Electric Boat (Groton), Amazon BDL1.
Our Connecticut intermodal driver pool draws from 16,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 63% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. High wages reflect the New England cost-of-living premium.