🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Bernardino, CA
- Route type: Local Home-Daily Port Drayage
- Freight: Import/Export Ocean Containers (20’, 40’, 53’)
- Schedule: Port appointment-based dispatch with variable shifts
📋 Job Description
- Move sealed ocean containers between LA/Long Beach terminals and Inland Empire warehouses under strict appointment windows
- Navigate high-congestion port gates with real-time dispatch coordination during peak import/export cycles
- Operate chassis pickup/drop systems across rail ramps and staging yards in San Bernardino logistics zones
- Adjust routes dynamically due to I-710, I-110, and port traffic delays impacting load timing
- Perform mandatory DOT inspections and verify container seals before inland delivery transfer
- Coordinate with dispatch for live updates during port congestion and terminal stacking delays
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred (port/intermodal a plus)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Frequent chassis handling, backing in tight port yards
Endorsements
TWIC card preferred for port access
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia & Kenworth T680 mixed fleet (2019–2025 units)
- Port chassis systems (company + terminal-issued equipment)
- ELD systems (Samsara / Omnitracs mixed deployment)
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after port cycle completion
- Occasional extended shifts during peak vessel unload congestion
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Pedro Port (CA) → San Bernardino Warehouse District via I-710 → I-10 East
- Long Beach Terminal → Fontana Distribution Center via I-110 → CA-60
- LA Port Complex → Ontario Intermodal Yard via I-710 → I-10 Corridor
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Port drayage bonuses are tied to efficiency, safety compliance, and on-time container movement through congested Southern California terminals.
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this home daily work?
Yes, drivers return to San Bernardino daily after completing port container runs unless extended congestion delays occur.
What ports will I operate in?
Mainly Los Angeles and Long Beach marine terminals, including container yards and staging gates.
Is port congestion common?
Yes, delays on I-710 and terminal gates are frequent due to global shipping volume.
What type of freight is hauled?
Sealed import/export ocean containers moving between ports and Inland Empire warehouses.
Is equipment new or mixed fleet?
Fleet is mixed (2019–2025 trucks), fully functional with regular rotation and maintenance cycles.
Do I need port experience?
Preferred but not required. Training is provided for terminal procedures and chassis handling.
💼 Career Opportunities
This San Bernardino CDL-A port drayage position places drivers directly inside one of the most active freight ecosystems in the United States, connected to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the Inland Empire distribution network. Drivers gain exposure to high-frequency container movement, intermodal operations, and rail ramp logistics, which are core entry points into long-term freight careers in Southern California. Over time, drivers may transition into dedicated port accounts, regional intermodal lanes, or higher-paying hazmat and specialized container divisions. Some move into trainer roles for new port drivers, while others advance into dispatcher-support positions within terminal operations. However, progression depends heavily on performance, safety record, and ability to operate efficiently in high-congestion environments where timing and precision matter daily. This role is not just a driving job—it is direct access to the backbone of West Coast import/export logistics, where consistent freight flow creates ongoing demand for skilled CDL-A drivers.
🔗 CDL-A Port Drayage Driver – San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino sits at the core of the Inland Empire freight corridor, acting as the primary redistribution hub for containers arriving through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. CDL-A drivers in this region handle constant short-haul container cycles moving through I-710, I-10, I-110, and CA-60 corridors, where port congestion and global trade volume create steady year-round demand. This local home-daily drayage role offers $1,400 – $1,900 per week with structured dispatch tied to terminal appointments, making it one of the most stable CDL-A opportunities in Southern California logistics. Drivers operate sealed container freight between marine terminals, rail yards, and warehouse staging facilities across Ontario, Fontana, Rialto, and San Bernardino logistics zones.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the form below to apply for CDL-A Port Drayage Driver – Container Hauling | LA/Long Beach Corridor in San Bernardino, CA.
