Hire Intermodal Drivers in New York
Pre-screened intermodal drivers in New York. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
75,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in New York
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
New York Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in New York
#1
New York City
#2
Buffalo
#3
Rochester
#4
Syracuse
#5
Albany
#6
Newburgh
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in New York
Amazon JFK8/JFK9Port of NY/NJSyscoFreshDirectWalmart DCs
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in New York
NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US
Port of NY/NJ serves the entire Northeast
Highest driver wages on the East Coast
I-81 corridor through upstate is a major freight artery
Diverse freight types from food to fashion to finance
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your New York 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
Other Equipment Types in New York
Intermodal Drivers in Other States
Hiring Intermodal Drivers in New York — FAQ
We aim to fill intermodal driver requests within 48-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In New York, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in New York typically earn $59,000-$76,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. New York City and Buffalo tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in New York need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. New York has 100+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in New York are New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon JFK8/JFK9, Port of NY/NJ, Sysco.
We recruit intermodal drivers from across New York, a market of roughly 75,000+ CDL holders statewide and 100+ 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. NYC metro is the largest consumption market in the US.