Access our pool of pre-screened intermodal drivers in West Virginia. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years intermodal or drayage experience experience, placed within 48-96 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$48,000-$61,000/year
Placement
48-96 hours
State Pool
10,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Intermodal Driver Requirements in West Virginia
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years intermodal or drayage experience
Wage Range:$48,000-$61,000/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
West Virginia Market for Intermodal Drivers
Top Cities for Intermodal Hiring in West Virginia
#1
Charleston
#2
Huntington
#3
Morgantown
#4
Parkersburg
#5
Wheeling
Employers Driving Intermodal Demand in West Virginia
Chemical plants (Kanawha Valley)Coal operationsToyota (Buffalo)Natural gas operators
Why Hire Intermodal Drivers in West Virginia
Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) loads pay premium rates
Mountain driving experience here transfers to any state
Low cost of living stretches driver pay further
Less hiring competition than in neighboring PA or OH
Turnpike provides I-77 connectivity to Virginia and Ohio
What Our Intermodal Drivers Bring to Your West Virginia 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 West Virginia, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Intermodal drivers in West Virginia typically earn $48,000-$61,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Charleston and Huntington tend to offer the highest rates.
Intermodal drivers in West Virginia need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. West Virginia has 15 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for intermodal driver demand in West Virginia are Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg. Major employers driving this demand include Chemical plants (Kanawha Valley), Coal operations, Toyota (Buffalo).
Our West Virginia intermodal driver pool draws from 10,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 60% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Natural gas (Marcellus Shale) loads pay premium rates.