01/18/2026
π Now Hiring β Class A CDL Drivers (Intermodal β Home Daily)
Fleet Owner Operator: Pearl Knight Transportation
We are hiring experienced Class A CDL drivers for a busy intermodal account running Rail-to-Rail and Rail-to-Customer freight. This is a mixed workflow (XT / Local / Regional) position β steady freight for drivers who want to work and make money.
This account is Home Daily with consistent year-round work.
π° PAY & STATUS
β’ Average Take-Home: $1,300 β $1,800+ per week
β’ 1099 Position
β’ Paid Orientation
β’ Paid Truck Inspection
πΉ POSITION DETAILS
β’ Intermodal β Rail2Rail & Rail2Customer
β’ Home Daily β Chicago & Midwest Market
β’ Mixed Lanes: XT β’ Local β’ Regional
β’ 20β / 40β / 53β Containers
β’ Steady freight β We stay busy for a reason
πΉ DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
β’ Minimum 2 Years Class A CDL
β’ Minimum 6 Months Intermodal Experience
β’ Must have experience with: BNSF, CSX, CN, CP, NS, UP
β’ Must be able to work minimum 5 full days per week
β’ 6th day optional for extra income
β’ Must be willing to run local AND regional lanes
β’ No lane restrictions or picky drivers β this is a mixed operation
β’ Must be able to read, write, and speak English
β’ Clean record required
β’ No DUI
β’ No SAP
π° BONUSES
β’ Productivity Bonus
Run 6 days OR gross $6,000+ per week = $100 weekly bonus
β’ Annual Loyalty Bonus
Paid on your 53rd week with Pearl Knight Fleet Up to $1,800
β’ Roadside Safety Bonus
π WORKFLOW EXPECTATIONS
Drivers must be professional and experienced in intermodal operations:
β’ Efficiently enter and exit rail yards
β’ Properly secure containers and chassis
β’ Perform PTI thoroughly before dispatch
β’ Communicate clearly with dispatch:
β’ ETAs
β’ Delays
β’ Next available time daily
β’ Pre-plan to meet customer appointment times
π‘οΈ OUR CORE VALUES
Safety β’ Service β’ Communication
We run a professional operation and expect the same from our drivers.
π APPLY NOW
Call or Text:
Abe Yousef
Fleet Owner Operator β
Pearl Knight Transportation
π± 773-818-6097
Serious drivers only. Immediate openings available.