Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in North Dakota. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
6,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in North Dakota
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$55,000-$70,000/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 Dakota Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in North Dakota
#1
Fargo
#2
Bismarck
#3
Grand Forks
#4
Minot
#5
Williston
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in North Dakota
Bakken oil field operatorsCargill (Fargo)Amazon FAR1Military basesTMobile DC
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in North Dakota
Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country
Fargo is the primary distribution hub for the Northern Plains
Low state taxes and no toll roads benefit owner-operators
Small population means less competition for available drivers
Agriculture and energy sectors provide year-round demand
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your North Dakota 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 Dakota, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in North Dakota typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Fargo and Bismarck tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in North Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. North Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in North Dakota are Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot. Major employers driving this demand include Bakken oil field operators, Cargill (Fargo), Amazon FAR1.
Our North Dakota intermodal driver pool draws from 6,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 56% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Bakken oil field pays the highest per-mile rates in the country.