To become an intermodal truck driver, you need to meet the minimum qualifications of holding a CDL (Class A) license. Better paid jobs are available for you if you have several months of experience driving on your CDL license. Because this job is depot-based, you likely need to live within a specific distance from your hub. Some employers also ask for qualifications like hazmat or tanker endorsements, but they may allow you to earn them within a few months of hiring. Due to the responsibilities involved with working with shipping containers and the intersection of modes of transport in intermodal freight transport, you need excellent communication skills and knowledge of transport to complete your duties. Timeliness and time management are also essential skills.

If you are interested in a job related to Intermodal Truck Driver, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Intermodal Truck Driver Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Intermodal Truck Driver positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Intermodal Trucking Dispatcher
Salary range: $41,000 - $51,500
Intermodal Trucking Dispatcher is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Intermodal Trucking Dispatcher jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $51,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Intermodal Trucking Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Intermodal Container
Salary range: $41,000 - $51,500
Intermodal Container is a typical job search query Most salaries for Intermodal Container jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $51,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Intermodal Container job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Hazmat Reefer
Salary range: $54,000 - $54,500
Hazmat Reefer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hazmat Reefer jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $54,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hazmat Reefer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Manager Trucking Office
Salary range: $40,000 - $59,000
Manager Trucking Office is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Manager Trucking Office jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Manager Trucking Office job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Backhaul Driver
Salary range: $66,500 - $67,000
Backhaul Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Backhaul Driver jobs pay between $66,500 (25th percentile) and $67,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Backhaul Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Schneider Trucking No Experience
Salary range: $40,000 - $52,000
Schneider Trucking No Experience is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Schneider Trucking No Experience jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Schneider Trucking No Experience job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Local Truck Driver No Touch Freight
Salary range: $61,500 - $90,000
Local Truck Driver No Touch Freight is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Local Truck Driver No Touch Freight jobs pay between $61,500 (25th percentile) and $90,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Local Truck Driver No Touch Freight job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Sap Trucking
Salary range: $118,000 - $169,000
Sap Trucking is a typical job search query Most salaries for Sap Trucking jobs pay between $118,000 (25th percentile) and $169,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Sap Trucking job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Container Hauling
Salary range: $50,000 - $86,000
Container Hauling is a typical job search query Most salaries for Container Hauling jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Container Hauling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Freelance Owner Operator Truck Driver
Salary range: $89,000 - $316,000
Freelance Owner Operator Truck Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Owner Operator Truck Driver jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $316,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Owner Operator Truck Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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