🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Mobile, Alabama
- Route type: Local Container Drayage
- Freight: Port Containers & Chassis
- Schedule: Weekday shifts, occasional Saturday
📋 Job Description
- Retrieving loaded containers from Port of Mobile terminals each morning
- Delivering import freight to Mobile County distribution warehouses
- Performing chassis inspections and securement at staging yards
- Coordinating gate appointments with terminal dispatch teams
- Repositioning empty chassis and export containers to marine terminals
- Managing live unloads at regional paper mills and chemical plants
- Handling I-10 and US-98 corridor timing during peak vessel windows
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 12 months of recent CDL-A experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to perform container securement inspections
Endorsements
TWIC Card required or obtainable within 30 days
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Assigned late-model Freightliner Cascadia & International LT625
- Fleet average age: 2.8 years
- Features: APU, air ride seats, refrigerator, Bluetooth, USB charging
- Transmission type: 12-speed automated
- Maintenance program: Preventive every 18,000 miles with on-site technicians
🏠 Home Time
- Return to Mobile yard every evening after 10-11 hour shifts
- No overnight travel required
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with rotating Saturday option
- High predictability with advance vessel schedule updates
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Port of Mobile terminals to Mobile County warehouses via I-10
- Container shuttles between staging yards and paper mills along US 98
- Export repositioning from chemical plants to deep-water terminals on SR 158
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How reliable is home time for this local port shuttle role?
Drivers return to the Mobile yard every evening after 10-11 hour shifts. Occasional port congestion may extend days, but dispatch prioritizes minimizing detention and deadhead time.
What type of freight and equipment will I primarily haul?
Primarily 20', 40', 45', and 53' container chassis moving import/export cargo between Port of Mobile terminals, warehouses, and local manufacturers. Most moves are drop-and-hook or no-touch.
Are TWIC cards mandatory for Port of Mobile access?
Yes. A valid TWIC Card is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire to access marine terminals and complete container moves.
How many container moves are expected per shift?
Drivers typically complete 4–8 container moves per shift depending on terminal congestion, customer appointments, and chassis availability. Daily mileage averages 120-220 miles.
What is the typical shift structure and start time?
Shifts generally start between 5:00-7:00 a.m. with pre-trip inspections and yard dispatch. Standard weekday operations run 10-11 hours with return to the Mobile terminal each evening.
Does experience with chassis and intermodal operations help?
Yes. Recent container or port drayage experience is highly valued, though minimum 12 months CDL-A experience meets the requirement. ELD proficiency and professional terminal communication are essential.
💼 Career Opportunities
Mobile, Alabama continues to see strong growth in port-related freight as the Port of Mobile expands its container handling capacity. Local CDL-A drivers in this container shuttle operation gain deep experience with intermodal logistics, terminal gate procedures, and regional distribution networks serving paper mills, chemical manufacturers, steel processors, and retail importers across southwest Alabama. Drivers often advance from daily shuttle routes into lead driver or trainer positions as they demonstrate consistent productivity and safety records. High-volume import seasons create opportunities for additional overtime and safety bonuses. The operation maintains a modern fleet with automated transmissions and advanced safety systems, supporting long-term equipment familiarity. Experienced drivers may transition into dispatcher roles or yard operations as they develop strong knowledge of vessel schedules, chassis management, and customer appointment systems. Regional demand for reliable port drayage drivers remains steady year-round with seasonal peaks tied to retail imports and industrial exports. This position provides a stable platform for building a career within Mobile's expanding maritime and logistics sector.
🔗 Local CDL-A Port & Container Shuttle Driver – Mobile, Alabama
CDL-A drivers searching for local port work in Mobile, Alabama will find strong opportunities in container shuttle and drayage operations. This home daily position pays $1,320–$1,610 weekly with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and supports daily freight movement between the Port of Mobile terminals and regional warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial customers throughout Mobile County and southwest Alabama. Drivers operate late-model Freightliner Cascadia and International tractors pulling container chassis on routes primarily within a 75-mile radius. Typical shifts involve 4-8 container moves, chassis inspections, and coordination with terminal personnel. Most freight is no-touch with occasional live unloads. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, minimum 12 months experience, and TWIC Card. Operations follow Port of Mobile vessel schedules with morning starts between 5-7 a.m. and evening returns to the company yard. Consistent weekday schedules and predictable home time make this an attractive option for experienced local drivers seeking stable earnings without long-haul travel. Mobile's growing port activity continues to drive demand for qualified container shuttle drivers in the Gulf Coast region.
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