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CDL A Container Driver - TWIC Required
Plainfield, NJMarch 25th, 2026
CDL A Port & Rail Truck Driver – 1st or 2nd Shift – Earn $1,600–$1,700/Week – Newark, NJ
MUST HAVE: TWIC Card with 12 months of Port & Rail Experience within the last 5 years AND 24 months of Tractor/Trailer experience within the last 5 years!!!
We are hiring experienced CDL Driver professionals in the Newark, NJ area. This position is designed for the skilled CDL Driver with proven port and rail experience who wants consistent freight, competitive incentives, and predictable home-daily routes. This role includes container work throughout major port terminals and rail yards in North Jersey.
Pay & Incentives
This opportunity delivers strong earnings for the experienced CDL Driver who excels in port and rail operations.
Average weekly pay: $1,600–$1,700
Hourly base pay for all on-duty time
Stackable incentive pay for:
Port Newark and Port Elizabeth stops
Rail yard stops (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Conrail Shared Assets)
Load mileage
NYC runs (occasional)
Optional hazmat incentive
Drivers familiar with drayage, container hauling, and intermodal trucking maximize their earnings each shift.
Shift & Schedule
1st Shift Dispatch: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
2nd Shift Dispatch: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift Length: 10–12 hours
Optional Saturday shifts available for the CDL Driver wanting extra income
Freight & Routes
This is 100% no-touch intermodal freight, ideal for a seasoned CDL Driver.
Typical locations include:
Port Newark
Port Elizabeth
Newark Airport cargo district
Local rail yards (Kearny, Elizabeth, North Bergen)
Drop yards throughout North Jersey
Regional warehouses in Essex, Hudson, and Union counties
Drivers with experience in port drayage, rail yard driving, container transport, and intermodal operations will step directly into familiar work.
Requirements
This role requires a proven CDL Driver with verifiable intermodal experience.
Valid Class A CDL
24 months Class A experience within the last 5 years
12 months port and rail experience within the last 5 years
TWIC card required
Acceptable MVR (one at-fault accident allowed)
Consistent, stable work history
No Clearinghouse violations
This position is ideal for a CDL Driver experienced in North Jersey port work, Newark intermodal routes, and container hauling.
Benefits
Weekly pay every Friday
Direct deposit or pay card
Immediate medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement program options
Holiday pay and PTO (eligibility-based)
Free online skills and safety training
A work environment where every CDL Driver receives clear communication, respect, and ongoing support
Apply Today
If you are a skilled CDL Driver looking for high-paying 2nd shift work with port and rail freight throughout Newark and Port Elizabeth, apply today. Experienced CDL Driver professionals are in high demand, and these intermodal positions fill quickly.
#Haulinandballin Pay Range: 1600.00-1700.00 per_week, General Benefits: * Competitive Market Pay * Direct Deposit and Weekly Pay * Family First Atmosphere * Holiday Pay and PTO upon eligibility * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life for driver and family * IRA Options * Driver 1st Mentality = YOU are our priority * Friendly & Supportive Management TeamJob Requirements:MUST HAVE: TWIC Card with 12 months of Port & Rail Experience within the last 5 years AND 24 months of Tractor/Trailer experience within the last 5 years!!!
Truck Driver Requirements:
Valid Class A license
2 Years of verifiable Class A experience within the last 5 yrs REQUIRED
1 Year of Port and Rail experience within last 5 yrs REQUIRED
TWIC card Required
Acceptable MVR and accident history (only 1 at-fault accident)
Consistent work history.
No Clearinghouse Violations
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