🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Los Angeles, CA
- Route type: Local drayage (0–75 miles)
- Freight: Ocean containers (import/export, rail ramps, transload)
- Schedule: 8–12 hour port-driven shifts, day/night rotation possible
📋 Job Description
- Move shipping containers between Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach terminals and nearby facilities
- Handle drop & hook container operations with chassis equipment
- Transport freight to rail ramps, warehouses, and transload yards
- Operate in high-volume port gate and inspection environments
- Communicate with dispatch and terminal coordinators for load flow
- Maintain DOT compliance and safe driving standards in port traffic
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months CDL-A experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Chassis handling, backing, port maneuvering
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Assigned port drayage units
- Fleet average age: Varies by fleet rotation
- Features: Container chassis equipped trucks, GPS dispatch systems
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Day 1: Port pickup & short-haul container runs
- Day 2: Rail ramp transfers and warehouse deliveries
- Day 3: Port terminal rotation cycles
- Day 4: Inland Empire distribution runs
- Day 5: Mixed port drayage / chassis returns
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Port of Los Angeles → Inland Empire (Fontana / Ontario distribution centers)
- Port of Long Beach → Vernon / Compton warehouse corridor
- LA Harbor → Hobart Rail Yard / intermodal transfer facilities
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Consistent container freight volume from major U.S. ports
- Home daily local drayage structure
- Steady port-based dispatch cycles year-round
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need port drayage experience?
No, but container or local CDL-A experience is preferred.
Is this home daily?
Yes, all routes return locally within the LA / Long Beach area.
What kind of freight is hauled?
International shipping containers from ocean ports and rail ramps.
Are there night shifts?
Yes, port operations may require day or night rotation.
What equipment is used?
Container chassis with assigned drayage trucks.
How long are typical runs?
Short-haul 0–75 mile loops around Southern California.
📊 Local Market Insights
Los Angeles and the Long Beach port complex operate as one of the most concentrated container freight zones in the United States. Daily trucking activity is centered around marine terminals, chassis yards, and intermodal rail ramps connected through the I-710 corridor. Freight movement is heavily influenced by import and export container flow tied to retail and industrial supply chains. Short-haul drayage loops dominate operational patterns across the LA basin and Inland Empire distribution network.
🔗 CDL-A Port Drayage Driver – Los Angeles, CA
This CDL-A port drayage position in Los Angeles, California focuses on container movement between the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach and surrounding logistics hubs. Drivers operate short-haul routes typically within 0–75 miles, handling import and export containers moving through one of the busiest freight gateways in the United States. Daily work includes chassis pickup, drop-and-hook operations, and coordination with terminal dispatch systems. The role is structured around consistent port activity, meaning freight flow is closely tied to vessel arrivals, rail transfers, and warehouse distribution schedules across Southern California. Drivers can expect steady local runs, frequent port gate interaction, and regular exposure to high-volume logistics environments throughout the LA basin and Inland Empire corridors.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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