Hire Intermodal Drivers in Michigan
Pre-screened intermodal drivers in Michigan. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-96 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$53,000-$68,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
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
Michigan Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Michigan
#1
Detroit
#2
Grand Rapids
#3
Flint
#4
Kalamazoo
#5
Lansing
#6
Muskegon
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Michigan
GM (multiple)Ford (Dearborn)StellantisAmazon DTW1-DTW5Meijer DCSteelcase
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Michigan
Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant
Grand Rapids furniture industry creates diverse flatbed demand
Lower cost of living than Chicago or Cleveland
Cross-border (Canada) freight adds premium-paying lanes
Strong CDL training pipeline from trade schools
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Michigan 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
- Growing sector — intermodal volume increases annually
- Less OTR wear on drivers — shorter routes, predictable schedules
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Hiring Intermodal Drivers in Michigan — FAQ
We aim to fill intermodal driver requests within 48-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. 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.
We recruit intermodal drivers from across Michigan, a market of roughly 55,000+ CDL holders statewide and 65+ 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. Detroit is the automotive capital — auto parts freight is constant.