Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Michigan. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
55,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Michigan
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
Our typical placement time for intermodal drivers is 48-96 hours. In Michigan, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Michigan typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Detroit and Grand Rapids tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Michigan need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Michigan has 65+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Michigan are Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Kalamazoo. Major employers driving this demand include GM (multiple), Ford (Dearborn), Stellantis.
Our Michigan intermodal driver pool draws from 55,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant.