🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Miami, Florida
- Route type: Local port drayage / home-daily
- Freight: Import/export containers, empty repositioning, refrigerated and retail cargo
- Schedule: Port-driven dispatch tied to vessel arrivals, early morning heavy cycles with midday reload flow
📋 Job Description
- Pick up inbound containers directly from Port of Miami and Port Everglades terminals as vessels discharge freight throughout the day.
- Move sealed containers into nearby warehouse districts in Doral, Medley, and Hialeah while dealing with real-time port congestion.
- Coordinate chassis swaps, drop-and-hook cycles, and empty container returns without delaying dock operations.
- Handle gate-in/gate-out documentation under strict port security rules, including TWIC verification where required.
- Adjust routes on the fly based on terminal delays, chassis availability, and warehouse receiving windows.
- Support continuous freight flow between marine terminals and inland distribution hubs under tight ship schedules.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Drayage experience preferred, training available for strong CDL-A drivers
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no serious violations
Physical
Ability to handle chassis hookups and port equipment movement
Endorsements
TWIC card preferred / required for terminal access
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mixed fleet: Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025), Kenworth T680, and occasional Volvo VNL units depending on yard availability
- Intermodal chassis systems used for container hauling with frequent yard-level wear and rotating maintenance cycles
- ELD systems (Samsara / Omnitracs / legacy dispatch tablets) with occasional signal delays in port zones
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers are home every single day after port cycles wrap up
- Shift timing depends on vessel discharge waves and terminal congestion patterns
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Port of Miami → Doral Warehouse District via I-95 N and SR 836 (container import freight)
- Port Everglades → Medley Industrial Park via I-595 W and I-95 S (export container repositioning)
- Miami Intermodal Yard → Hialeah Distribution Zone via SR 826 Palmetto Expressway (empty chassis rotation)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need port experience?
No, but it helps. Many drivers learn drayage workflows during onboarding.
Is TWIC required?
Preferred for most terminal access, assistance available for new drivers.
How many moves per day?
Usually 6–10 container runs depending on port congestion and vessel arrivals.
Do I work nights?
Mainly daytime port cycles, but early morning dispatch is common.
What causes delays?
Ship discharge timing, chassis shortages, and port gate congestion.
Is this physically demanding?
Moderate—mostly driving, coupling chassis, and managing yard logistics.
💼 Career Opportunities
Drivers starting in Miami port drayage often move into higher-paying dedicated freight lanes within South Florida’s logistics network. With consistent performance, you can transition into intermodal linehaul positions, regional container hauling across Florida, or specialized refrigerated import/export freight routes tied to grocery and retail distribution chains. Some drivers shift into dispatch coordination roles after gaining terminal experience, while others become trainer drivers responsible for onboarding new port operators. The South Florida freight corridor is heavily influenced by international trade cycles, meaning experienced drivers are rarely short on work once they understand terminal flow patterns, chassis management, and gate procedures. Over time, opportunities expand into owner-operator drayage contracts, long-term warehouse partnerships, and high-volume carrier accounts tied to Miami’s port authority logistics system.
🔗 CDL-A Port Drayage Driver – Miami, Florida
Miami CDL-A drivers are constantly in demand due to the nonstop import flow moving through Port of Miami and Port Everglades. This local drayage position keeps you close to home every day while handling fast container cycles tied directly to international shipping schedules. Expect steady weekly earnings between $1,300 and $1,600 depending on port volume, detention time, and move count. Drivers operate modern but heavily used port tractors across I-95, SR 836, and the Palmetto Expressway, navigating real-world congestion and tight warehouse windows. Freight includes retail imports, refrigerated goods, and empty container repositioning between marine terminals and inland distribution hubs. Miami remains one of the strongest CDL-A port markets in the country thanks to year-round global trade activity and continuous vessel arrivals.
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