Intermodal - The What's and Who's

Im pretty sure JB Hunt and Werner have an Intermodal division

 

So does Schneider. Intermodal shipping involves containers that can be transported by truck, train and ship. A container will usually see all three types of transit in one trip.

 

Also, you aren't going to be able to get a job hauling intermodal until you have some experience under your belt. Intermodal pays more than the typical dry van fleet, but railyards are very secure and hard to get into, and if you cause an accident in one, you might as well find a new career.

 

Youll probably need a TWIC card aswell I would assume.

 

TWIC is for maritime purposes only.

 

At least I believe it is currently. I know there was some talk about requiring it in other places, railyards included, but I'm not sure if it's required yet or not. I never enter railyards so I don't know.

 

http://www.tsa.gov/stakeholders/frequently-asked-questions-0#who_gets_twic

According to TSA's website, TWIC is still only required at ports.

 

I am in Chicago and do intermodal for KLLM. We pull trailers to and from rail yards. Never going more than 4 hours away. Home every night.

My friend does intermodal for JB (I think) and is out sunday night through thursday. Home friday and saturday.

Mikeeee

 

Whats that job? pay?