CDL-A Owner Operator – Port Drayage

We are contracting professional CDL-A Owner Operators for consistent, year-round intermodal container drayage out of the Port of Savannah (GPA Garden City & Ocean Terminal).

Run dedicated regional roundtrips throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and surrounding Southeast lanes. Enjoy consistent turn-around volume, prompt weekly settlements, and the ability to be home daily.

Settlement & Contractor Perks

• Gross Potential: $4,000 – $6,500+ weekly (based on 5–6 days of dispatched turns)
• Weekly Settlements: Direct deposit every Friday with itemized rate sheets
• Quick Pay Available: Flexible funding options available
• 100% Fuel Surcharge: Full FSC pass-through directly to you
• Consistent Volume: Steady year-round import/export freight—no seasonal dips or load-board hunting
• Predictable Dispatch: Dedicated corridors with roundtrip container turns—home daily

Responsibilities

• Pull ocean containers (chassis/intermodal freight) safely between Savannah port terminals, inland cross-docks, and customer facilities across GA, SC, and regional corridors.
• Navigate Port of Savannah gate facilities (Garden City & Ocean Terminal) efficiently following GPA safety protocols.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on your tractor and intermodal chassis (tires, twist locks, lights, air lines).
• Maintain accurate ELD driving logs and submit clean interchange receipts (EIR / TIR) promptly via mobile dispatch.
• Maintain regular communication with dispatch regarding turn times and delivery confirmations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean MVR and valid Medical Card.
• Active TWIC Card (Required for Port of Savannah terminal access).
• Own a reliable Class 8 Day Cab or Sleeper (ELD compliant and DOT inspection current).
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years verifiable CDL-A experience (intermodal container drayage experience strongly preferred).
• UIIA approved or leased-on contractor capability.
• No touch freight: 100% drop-and-hook or live container unloads (no manual cargo handling).

Pay: $4,500.00 - $6,000.00 per week

Work Location: On the road