🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Los Angeles, CA
- Route type: Local home daily
- Freight: Shipping containers, chassis repositioning, yard moves
- Schedule: Shift-based port and yard operations (day/swing/night)
📋 Job Description
- Move shipping containers between port terminals and nearby staging yards
- Perform short dray moves within the Los Angeles–Long Beach port network
- Reposition chassis and containers inside yard and rail ramp facilities
- Operate terminal tractors (yard goats) in high-traffic port environments
- Coordinate with dispatch for continuous container flow operations
- Maintain safe movement of sealed import/export containers only
✅ 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
Coupling/uncoupling, climbing in/out of equipment, yard operations
Endorsements
TWIC card preferred or required for port access
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Terminal tractors / yard goats (assigned or slip-seat depending on terminal)
- Fleet average age: Varies by terminal operator
- Features: Automatic transmission, GPS yard dispatch, port safety systems, high-visibility gear
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Day 1: Port terminal container moves (Long Beach / Wilmington)
- Day 2: Yard repositioning and staging operations
- Day 3: Rail ramp container transfers
- Day 4: High-volume vessel arrival support shifts
- Day 5: Yard consolidation and container redistribution
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Port of Long Beach → Carson container staging yards (I-710 corridor)
- Wilmington terminal → Compton transload facilities (local industrial roads)
- San Pedro Bay terminals → Los Angeles rail ramps (I-110 port access)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily port-based schedule
- Constant container movement throughout shifts
- No long-haul highway driving required
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need TWIC for this job?
Yes, TWIC is typically required for port access operations.
Is this OTR driving?
No, this is strictly local port and yard operations.
What kind of freight is handled?
Sealed shipping containers and chassis movements only.
Do drivers handle cargo?
No freight handling, only equipment and container movement.
What shifts are available?
Day, swing, and night shifts depending on port demand.
Is experience required?
6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred but not always required.
📊 Local Market Insights
Los Angeles sits within the Los Angeles–Long Beach port complex, where container terminals connect directly to industrial zones in Wilmington, Carson, and Compton. Freight movement is concentrated around I-710 and I-110 corridors, supporting short dray and yard redistribution work. Operations are tied to continuous container flow between port terminals, rail ramps, and nearby staging yards rather than long-haul interstate routes.
🔗 Port Container Yard CDL-A Driver – Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles port container yard CDL-A work is centered around short-haul movement inside one of the busiest freight ecosystems in the United States. Drivers support continuous container flow between Long Beach and Wilmington terminals, staging yards, and rail ramps. This role stays local, focused on yard repositioning, chassis handling, and short dray moves within a tight industrial radius. Most operations follow vessel arrival schedules and port congestion cycles, meaning work volume can vary throughout the week but remains steady over time. It’s a structured environment built around constant equipment movement rather than highway miles, with home daily scheduling and shift-based dispatching across 24/7 port operations.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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