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Owner Operators & Drivers

Partner with Buffalo Group Transport — authorized agent for Horizon Freight System. We work with owner operators and independent drivers running bobtail and container drayage across our Northeast, Midwest, and cross-border lanes.

Trusted by leading shippers & logistics companies

Lider
CSX
Norfolk Southern
Swift Transportation
MSC
NFI
Mode Global
Werner
ONE Ocean Network
Union Pacific
XPO Logistics
C.H. Robinson
Echo Global Logistics
Coyote Logistics
J.B. Hunt
Hub Group
Schneider
Total Quality Logistics
Uber Freight
C.R. England
MX Solutions
Knichel Logistics
Cornerstone Systems
RXO
Landstar
Challenger
CMA CGM
Traffix
Lider
CSX
Norfolk Southern
Swift Transportation
MSC
NFI
Mode Global
Werner
ONE Ocean Network
Union Pacific
XPO Logistics
C.H. Robinson
Echo Global Logistics
Coyote Logistics
J.B. Hunt
Hub Group
Schneider
Total Quality Logistics
Uber Freight
C.R. England
MX Solutions
Knichel Logistics
Cornerstone Systems
RXO
Landstar
Challenger
CMA CGM
Traffix
Work With Us

We're always looking for reliable owner operators and drivers to support our drayage operations out of Buffalo, NY, Syracuse, Albany, NY, Chicago, IL, and Toronto, ON. If you run a bobtail or have experience pulling 53-foot domestic containers from rail yards, ports, or warehouses — we want to hear from you.

Active Lanes We Need Coverage On

Where We Need Drivers

CSXNS
Buffalo, NYEastern Canada

CSX & NS terminal drayage, cross-border moves

NSCSX
Syracuse, NY150-Mile Radius

Local NS & CSX terminal, 150-mile radius

NSCSX
Albany, NYCapital Region & Western MA

Local NS & CSX terminal, Capital Region & Western MA

CPCN
Toronto, ONGTA & Southern Ontario

CP & CN yards, GTA drayage to Niagara Falls, Kitchener, London, Windsor

NSCSX
Chicago, ILMidwest Distribution

NS & CSX intermodal terminal drayage

NSCSX
Detroit, MI / Windsor, ONCross-Border Corridor

Cross-border corridor, both sides of the border

CNCP
Montreal, QCEastern Canada

CN & CP terminal drayage, Eastern Canada

What We're Looking For

What We're Looking For

Drayage Experience

Experience pulling 53-foot domestic containers from rail yards, ports, harbors, or warehouses. Bobtail operation preferred.

Proper Equipment

Owner operators with their own bobtail or container chassis. Must meet DOT requirements and be properly insured.

Reliability & Communication

On-time pickup and delivery is everything in drayage. We need drivers who communicate proactively and show up when scheduled.

Cross-Border Capability (Preferred)

FAST card or NEXUS for US–Canada border crossings is a strong advantage for our Buffalo and Toronto lanes.

Now Hiring CDL-A Drivers & Owner Operators

Driver Needed — Buffalo, NY

Horizon Freight System Inc / American Intermodal Agency is hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for steady local intermodal container work out of Buffalo rail ramps.

What We Offer

  • Home every night
  • Steady, year-round freight
  • Weekly direct deposit pay
  • 24/7 dispatch support
  • Dedicated local lanes
  • Consistent miles and work

Driver Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Minimum 2 years CDL experience preferred
  • Clean driving record
  • Reliable and professional attitude

Why Partner With Us

  • Consistent lane volume
  • Direct communication — no middlemen
  • Buffalo-based operations team
  • Cross-border lane experience
  • NS, CSX, CP & CN terminal access
  • Authorized agency for Horizon Freight System

Ready to Partner With Us?

Fill out the form below and our Buffalo dispatch team will be in touch. We respond quickly and keep the process straightforward.

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Based in Buffalo, NY

145 Gruner Rd, Unit #1, Buffalo, NY 14227

Buffalo Group Transport Limited

Authorized agency for Horizon Freight System. Domestic 53' intermodal container solutions via NS and CSX rail across the Northeast corridor and Midwest.

Buffalo, NY

Service Terminals

  • Buffalo, NYNS / CSX
  • Syracuse, NYNS / CSX
  • Albany, NYNS / CSX
  • Chicago, ILNS / CSX
  • Toronto, ONCN / CP

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Rail Carriers

Norfolk Southern (NS)

Northeast & Midwest corridor access

CSX Transportation

Eastern US & cross-border service

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Authorized Agency for Horizon Freight System