05/25/2026
We are targeting drivers who operate with discipline, understand intermodal freight movement, and can consistently manage regional routes while maintaining safety, compliance, and delivery timelines.
Salary: $78,000 – $82,000 annually
Work Location: Onsite across Des Moines, Ottumwa, Omaha, and Edgerton
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday (5 days on / 2 days off)
Weekly home time
Flexible start times based on available shifts
Additional 6th day work available based on freight demand
Regional routes within 300-mile radius of Kansas City
75% Drop & Hook / 25% Live Load-Unload
No-touch freight
Benefits Include:
-PTO accrues from day one
-401(k) with company match
-Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
-Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits
-Life insurance options
-Mental health and disability benefits
-Holiday pay ($200/day after 1 year of service)
Key Responsibilities
-Operate regional routes within a 300-mile radius of Kansas City / Edgerton hubs
-Pick up and deliver intermodal containers between rail yards and customer locations
-Work with major rail hubs including BNSF, NS, CSX, and CPKC
-Manage both drop & hook and live load/unload freight (majority no-touch)
-Execute deliveries across multiple states including KS, MO, NE, IA, IL, OK, and AR
-Maintain accurate logs and compliance with DOT and HOS regulations
-Communicate effectively with dispatch and rail yard personnel
-Ensure safe handling of equipment and freight at all times
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
-Intermodal container experience (rail yard operations)
-Experience with drop & hook freight operations
-Familiarity with Midwest regional routes
-Strong safety record and inspection history
-Ability to adapt to varying start times and freight volumes
HireNow Disqualifiers
-Jumpy or unstable employment history
-No CDL or lack of relevant driving experience
-No experience operating in regional or intermodal environments
-Poor safety or compliance record
-Inability to manage flexible schedules or route demands
-Unwillingness to operate within multi-state delivery regions
Standout Candidates Include:
-Drivers with BNSF, CSX, NS, or CPKC rail yard experience
-Candidates experienced in intermodal container transport
-Drivers with strong safety records and clean inspections
-Professionals with consistent tenure in regional driving roles
Apply here:
https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/5WR8W68R