Top 129 intermodal operations Jobs in chicago, il

Dray Carrier Buyer
DRT Transportation —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Truck Dispatcher (Load booking)
Sargent Logistics —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $55,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Dry van
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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FMO Supervisor - Chicago, IL
TTX Company —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Gate Service Representative
Remprex, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $16.00 - $24.89 an hour
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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CDL Class A Owner Operators - Intermodal Drayage
Vital Drayage —Alsip, IL
- $3,500 - $7,000 a week
- Online Application
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Owner-operator
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
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Urgently Hiring!! Class-A (Highway Over the Road) Truck Driver
GALACTICA TRANSPORTATION LLC. —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Clean driving record
- CDL A
- Mid-level
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Driver Recruiter — Drayage
Grane Transportation —Chicago, IL
- $52,487.52 - $63,210.77 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Class-A CDL Regional Company Driver
Quality Carriers —Lansing, IL
- $1,700 - $2,000 a week
- Full-time
- Hazmat Endorsement
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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5d
Owner Operator Wanted - Home Nightly!
STG Logistics —McCook, IL
- Call employer
- Owner-operator
- Military
- Local
- Fuel discount
Intermodal company driver needed
GSM TRANSPORT CO —Bolingbrook, IL
- $1,500 - $2,000 a week
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Local
- CDL A
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Logistics Safety Coordinator
Go To Logistics —River Grove, IL
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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4d
Class-A CDL Regional Company Driver
Quality Carriers —Lansing, IL
- $0.70 per mile
- Full-time
- Dedicated
- Hazmat Endorsement
- CDL A
- Paid training
- Wellness program
SIGN ON BONUS* Regional Intermodal Owner Operator
Global CFS, Inc. —Bensenville, IL
- $8,500 - $24,000 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Owner-operator
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CDL-A Owner Operator – Home Daily
ContainerPort Group —Berwyn, IL
- From $4,000 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- No touch freight
- Local
- Employee discount
- Fuel discount
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CHICAGO INTERMODAL COMPANY DRIVERS WANTED
Centrans Truck Lines LLC —Matteson, IL
- $1,500 - $2,400 a week
- Online Application
- Background check
- Dedicated
- No touch freight
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CDL-A Owner Operator – Home Daily
ContainerPort Group —Riverside, IL
- From $4,000 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- No touch freight
- Local
- Employee discount
- Fuel discount
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Class A CDL Driver – Regional-(141)
DLM Professional —Chicago, IL
- $86,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Regional
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CDL-A Owner Operator – Home Daily
ContainerPort Group —Forest Park, IL
- From $4,000 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- No touch freight
- Local
- Employee discount
- Fuel discount
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CDL-A Owner Operator – Home Daily
ContainerPort Group —Oak Park, IL
- From $4,000 a week
- Full-time
- Owner-operator
- No touch freight
- Local
- Employee discount
- Fuel discount
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Local Class A CDL Driver
Pro Metal Recycling —Harvey, IL
- $27 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Local
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Dray Carrier Buyer

DRT Transportation -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Teamwork
Procurement
Logistics
Logistics
Freight

Full Job Description

About DRT

DRT is a leader in intermodal and ocean drayage, delivering integrated logistics solutions across freight brokerage, asset-based trucking, and temperature-controlled warehousing. With deep carrier networks and a strong operational presence in the Midwest and major port corridors, DRT moves freight efficiently and reliably for some of the country's most demanding shippers. Our Orland Park, IL office is a hub for our growing intermodal division — and we're building the team to match our ambitions.

Position Summary

The Dray Carrier Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with drayage carriers to ensure cost-effective and timely movement of import and export freight. Reporting to the Manager of Intermodal, Terry Armstrong, this role sits at the center of DRT's drayage operations — balancing rate competitiveness, capacity reliability, and service quality across key lanes. The right candidate brings hands-on drayage experience, strong carrier relationships, and the drive to grow within a company that is scaling fast.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and onboard reliable drayage carriers to support import/export transportation needs across DRT's active lanes.
Negotiate competitive rates and contract terms while maintaining service quality, compliance, and carrier accountability.
Build and sustain strong carrier relationships to ensure capacity availability, especially during peak demand periods.
Monitor carrier performance against KPIs including on-time delivery, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate daily with operations, dispatch, and customer service teams to align carrier capacity with customer commitments.
Analyze freight market trends and spot/contract rate data to optimize carrier selection and cost efficiency.
Resolve carrier performance issues, pricing disputes, and service disruptions promptly and professionally.
Maintain accurate records of carrier agreements, rate sheets, and performance metrics in DRT's TMS.
Stay current on FMCSA, DOT, and port authority requirements to ensure carrier compliance.
Utilize transportation management systems and other tools to track shipments and manage carrier activity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field (preferred).
2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement with a focus on drayage or intermodal.
Import/export experience required; familiarity with port operations and ocean container drayage a strong plus.
Proven negotiation skills and a track record of building productive carrier partnerships.
Knowledge of drayage operations, intermodal transportation, and port/rail logistics.
Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and industry software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for carrier and cross-functional collaboration.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret rate data and make cost-effective decisions.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Working knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and related transportation regulations.

Preferred Skills

Existing carrier relationships in the Chicago market or major port regions (Los Angeles, Savannah, NY/NJ, Houston).
Experience with drayage operations at Class I rail ramps (BNSF, UP, CN, NS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for rate analysis and reporting.
Established carrier network or prior role in a drayage brokerage or 3PL environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Real opportunities for career growth within a scaling intermodal division.pply chain management.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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intermodal operations jobs in chicago, il

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SIGN ON BONUS* Regional Intermodal Owner Operator

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