CDL-A Truck Driver | Avg $86,000 - $95,000 Annually | Detroit, MI | Regional | Home Wkly

Job Description

Job Description

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Now hiring CDL-A drivers for a regional intermodal position based in the Detroit/Trenton, MI area . This role offers strong weekly pay, consistent freight, and flexible scheduling with selectable days off , making it ideal for drivers who want both income and control over their schedule.

Drivers will haul intermodal containers between Detroit and Chicago rail ramps with preplanned loads and efficient routing.

• Regional runs across:
• • MI, IL, IN
• Primary lanes:
• • Detroit market Chicago rail yards
• Average:
• • ~2,200 miles per week
• Freight includes:
• • Intermodal containers on chassis
• 100% no-touch freight
• Mix of:
• • ~70% drop & hook
  • ~30% live load/unload
• Preplanned loads for consistent routing

• Home weekly (34–48 hour reset)
• Drivers choose 2 consecutive days off from:
• • Tuesday – Wednesday
  • Wednesday – Thursday
  • Thursday – Friday
  • Friday – Saturday
  • Sunday – Monday

Weekend days off may be available with approval
Consistent schedule once selected

• Avg Weekly Pay: $1,650–$1,850
• Avg Annual Pay: $86,000 – $95,000

Mileage Pay:

• $0.64 – $0.69 CPM

Additional Pay:

• $65 live stop pay (avg ~3/week)
• $35 drop & hook pay (avg ~5/week)
• $25 hazmat load pay

• Mid-roof sleeper tractors (mostly automatic Freightliners)
• Modern equipment with safety technology
• Average fleet age: ~1.8 years
• Drivers may take trucks home for time off

• Approx. 2-week training program
• $250/day training pay
• Assigned truck after training completion

• No-touch freight = minimal physical labor
• Consistent intermodal freight lanes
• Mix of day and night driving depending on schedule

• Valid CDL-A license
• Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer experience required
• Must be able to:
• • Work flexible schedules
  • Maintain consistent route performance
  • Handle intermodal freight operations

• PTO accrues from day one
• Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Mental health benefits
• 6 paid holidays annually

• Flexible days off = major selling point
• No-touch freight = easy workload
• Consistent rail freight = stable income
• Strong accessorial pay boosts total earnings

If you're looking for a regional driving job with strong pay, flexible scheduling, and steady freight, apply now to get started.