Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in North Carolina. 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
62,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in North Carolina
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
North Carolina Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in North Carolina
#1
Charlotte
#2
Raleigh
#3
Greensboro
#4
Winston-Salem
#5
Durham
#6
Fayetteville
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in North Carolina
Amazon CLT2-CLT6Walmart DCsSmithfield FoodsVolvo Trucks (Greensboro)Bank of America
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in North Carolina
I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast
Moderate cost of living with competitive wages
Diverse economy — banking, manufacturing, agriculture, tech
Military bases (Bragg/Liberty, Lejeune) create government freight
Port of Wilmington expanding creates new drayage demand
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your North Carolina 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 North Carolina, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in North Carolina typically earn $53,000-$68,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Charlotte and Raleigh tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in North Carolina need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Carolina has 70+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in North Carolina are Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon CLT2-CLT6, Walmart DCs, Smithfield Foods.
Our North Carolina intermodal driver pool draws from 62,000+ 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. I-85 Charlotte-to-Raleigh is the fastest growing freight corridor in the Southeast.