Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Maine. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
8,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Maine
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$53,000-$68,000/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
Maine Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Maine
#1
Portland
#2
Bangor
#3
Lewiston
#4
Auburn
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Maine
Bath Iron WorksSAPPI (paper)Hannaford DistributionLobster co-opsCianbro
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Maine
Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates
Timber and paper industry provides consistent flatbed work
Short-haul specialists earn well in tight market
Low competition means good drivers can negotiate
Quality of life attracts drivers tired of congested markets
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Maine 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 Maine, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Maine typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Portland and Bangor tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Maine need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Maine has 12 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Maine are Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn. Major employers driving this demand include Bath Iron Works, SAPPI (paper), Hannaford Distribution.
Our Maine intermodal driver pool draws from 8,500+ 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. Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates.