Hire Intermodal Drivers in Rhode Island
Pre-screened intermodal drivers in Rhode Island. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-96 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Target Placement
48-96 hours
CDL Holders (State)
5,200+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Rhode Island
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
Rhode Island Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Rhode Island
#1
Providence
#2
Warwick
#3
Cranston
#4
Pawtucket
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Rhode Island
CVS Health HQElectric Boat (Quonset)RaytheonNaval Station NewportSysco NE
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Rhode Island
Small state means all routes are local with home-daily
Defense sector provides stable long-term contracts
CVS Health distribution creates consistent dry van demand
Proximity to Boston and Connecticut driver markets
Naval operations create specialized freight needs
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQ
We aim to fill intermodal driver requests within 48-96 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Rhode Island, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in Rhode Island typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Providence and Warwick tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Rhode Island need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Rhode Island has 6 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Rhode Island are Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket. Major employers driving this demand include CVS Health HQ, Electric Boat (Quonset), Raytheon.
We recruit intermodal drivers from across Rhode Island, a market of roughly 5,200+ CDL holders statewide and 6 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. Small state means all routes are local with home-daily.