🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Los Angeles, CA
- Route type: Local airport shuttle / home daily
- Freight: Air cargo, ULD containers, palletized freight
- Schedule: Night, overnight, early morning airport operations
📋 Job Description
- Move air cargo between LAX cargo terminals and nearby warehouses
- Handle time-sensitive international freight aligned with flight schedules
- Operate within high-security airport logistics environment
- Transport sealed pallets and ULD containers (no-touch freight)
- Coordinate with ground handling and airline cargo teams
- Perform structured short-haul shuttle runs in LA metro area
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months tractor-trailer experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Minimal handling, mostly dock-to-dock movement
Endorsements
Airport badge / TSA clearance required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated airport shuttle tractors
- Fleet average age: 3–5 years
- Features: Automatic transmission, GPS tracking, airport communications systems
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Day 1: Night shift LAX cargo terminal shuttle runs
- Day 2: Warehouse-to-terminal freight transfers
- Day 3: Peak flight arrival coordination runs
- Day 4: Regional LA basin cargo movement
- Day 5: Airport staging yard and overflow freight support
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- LAX Cargo Terminal → El Segundo Air Freight Warehouses
- LAX → Inglewood Airline Cargo Consolidation Centers
- Carson Logistics Hubs → LAX Freight Terminals
- South Bay Industrial Zone → Airport Staging Yards
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily local airport operation
- Consistent structured freight schedules tied to flights
- No-touch freight with airport ground handling support
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need airport clearance?
Yes, TSA badge and airport security clearance are required for LAX access.
Is this home daily?
Yes, this is a local airport shuttle role with daily home time.
What shifts are available?
Mainly night, overnight, and early morning cargo operations.
Is freight touch required?
No, freight is handled by cargo teams at terminals.
How much experience is needed?
6–12 months CDL-A experience is preferred.
What type of freight is moved?
Air cargo containers, pallets, and international shipments.
📊 Local Market Insights
Los Angeles sits at the center of Southern California’s freight network, with strong cargo movement tied to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Freight activity is concentrated around airport terminals and surrounding logistics zones in El Segundo, Inglewood, Carson, and the South Bay industrial corridor. The area connects directly to major freight corridors including I-105, I-110, and I-405, supporting continuous truck movement between air cargo facilities and regional warehouses. Operations are heavily structured around airline schedules and ground handling requirements rather than long-haul distribution.
🔗 Airport Cargo CDL-A Driver – Los Angeles, CA
This LAX-based CDL-A airport cargo role focuses on short-haul freight movement between air cargo terminals and nearby logistics facilities across the Los Angeles metro area. Drivers handle sealed airline freight including ULD containers and palletized shipments tied to international import and export flows. The work is structured around flight arrival and departure schedules, making timing and coordination a key part of daily operations. This is a local home-daily position with night and overnight shifts being the primary operating window due to peak air cargo activity. Drivers operate within a high-security airport environment requiring clearance and strict compliance procedures. Freight is no-touch, handled by ground crews at terminals, allowing drivers to focus on efficient shuttle movement between facilities. The role is suited for CDL-A drivers who prefer predictable routes, consistent dispatch cycles, and airport logistics operations within a stable regional network in Southern California.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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