Posted August 13, 2026
CDL-A Local Container Driver - Short-Haul Night Loops (100% Home Daily)
Velocity TruckingPros LLC
Taylorsville, UT, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
CDL-A Local Intermodal Night Driver | Earn Up to $1,700/Week (Home Daily)
We are actively onboarding experienced Class A CDL drivers for a high-earning, dedicated local intermodal night fleet operating directly out of our Salt Lake City rail hub. If you want consistent high-volume hours, 100% no-touch freight, and a reliable schedule that puts you in your own bed every single night, this is your seat.
Job Highlights & Pay Structure- Earnings Average: $1,300 to $1,700 gross per week
- Calculated Annual Target: $67,600 to $88,400 per year ($1,300–$1,700/wk × 52 weeks)
- Compensation Model: $15.00 per hour base + $12.50 per stop ($24.50 average payout per load with 2 stops per load)
- Weekly Hours: High-volume work schedule averaging 60 to 70 hours per week
- Home Time Routine: 100% Home Daily—finish your night shift and sleep at home every day
- Operational Territory: Short-haul container dispatches running within a tight 1- to 65-mile radius of the Salt Lake City terminal
- Freight & Handling: 100% No-Touch Freight; mounting containers onto bare chassis for drop-and-hook deliveries, preloaded runs, and live site transfers (averaging 3 to 8 loads daily)
- Shift & Cadence: Dedicated Night Shift; choose between Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday dispatches. Weekend work is standard, but holiday shifts are completely optional.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 3 months of verifiable CDL-A experience required. (Trainees and team setups are closed on this lane).
- Hiring Boundary: Must live within 25 miles of the rail terminal in Salt Lake City, Utah (Zip Code: 84104).
- Credentials: Valid Class A CDL and active DOT Medical Card. Hazmat endorsement is welcomed but not mandatory.
- Screening Standards: Clean MVR and work history; must pass mandatory pre-employment hair follicle and urine DOT drug screenings (Non-SAP compliant).
- Full Corporate Benefits: Complete health insurance suite (medical, dental, vision), matching 401(k) retirement plan active after 60 days, accrued paid time off (PTO), and 24/7 localized intermodal dispatch assistance.
