Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in Texas. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
185,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in Texas
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
Texas Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in Texas
#1
Dallas
#2
Houston
#3
San Antonio
#4
Austin
#5
Fort Worth
#6
El Paso
#7
Laredo
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in Texas
Amazon (25+ FCs)Toyota (San Antonio)Port of HoustonTesla (Austin)Walmart (10+ DCs)
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in Texas
Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state
No state income tax — the ultimate recruiting advantage
Laredo is the #1 US-Mexico land port by value
Houston port is #1 in US for total tonnage
DFW is the largest inland freight market in the country
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your Texas 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 Texas, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Intermodal drivers in Texas typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Dallas and Houston tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in Texas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Texas has 250+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in Texas are Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (25+ FCs), Toyota (San Antonio), Port of Houston.
Our Texas intermodal driver pool draws from 185,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state.