🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Bernardino, CA
- Route type: Local Yard Operations (No OTR)
- Freight: Retail & e-commerce trailer movement in distribution yards
- Schedule: Rotating shifts (4-on/3-off or 5-day fixed), 8–12 hours
📋 Job Description
- Move trailers between docks, staging lanes, and drop lots inside high-volume Inland Empire distribution centers
- Coordinate continuously with dock supervisors and warehouse dispatch teams during peak loading cycles
- Maintain safe trailer positioning in tight yard environments with constant inbound/outbound freight flow
- Perform frequent yard checks to ensure trailers are properly staged for next dispatch wave
- Support 24/7 warehouse operations where freight demand peaks during night and early morning shifts
- Operate yard tractors safely in congested multi-tenant logistics campuses across San Bernardino and Fontana
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months preferred (yard or backing experience a plus)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Minimal lifting, frequent trailer coupling/uncoupling checks
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mixed yard tractors (terminal spotter trucks) used across Inland Empire DC campuses
- Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL units assigned for support logistics movement
- Samsara & Omnitracs ELD systems with occasional dispatch latency during peak warehouse cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after every shift
- Fixed local yard assignment with no over-the-road travel
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Bernardino, CA → Ontario, CA (I-10 corridor warehouse transfer lanes)
- Fontana, CA → Rialto, CA (internal Inland Empire DC shuttle movements)
- San Bernardino, CA → Jurupa Valley, CA (Mira Loma logistics staging yards via I-215)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Yard operations bonuses are based on safety, attendance, and consistent yard flow performance during high-volume warehouse cycles.
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this over-the-road driving?
No, this is strictly yard-based work inside distribution centers with no highway driving.
What are typical shifts like in San Bernardino yards?
Shifts run 8–12 hours depending on warehouse volume, with rotating day and night schedules.
Do I need yard jockey experience?
Preferred but not required—strong backing and CDL-A handling experience is sufficient.
Is equipment modern or mixed fleet?
Fleet is mixed with newer and older yard tractors depending on terminal assignment.
How fast is freight movement in this region?
Inland Empire facilities operate near 24/7 with continuous trailer rotations and dock congestion.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is common during peak retail and e-commerce shipping cycles.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A yard jockey position in San Bernardino, CA is part of one of the most active logistics ecosystems in the United States. Drivers support nonstop warehouse operations across the Inland Empire, where distribution centers serve national retail and e-commerce networks. While this is a local yard-only role, many drivers later transition into regional or dedicated fleet driving, intermodal container hauling, or trainer positions within the same logistics network. The Inland Empire freight corridor connects directly to major Southern California distribution lanes, including I-10, I-15, and I-215, making it a strategic entry point into the trucking industry. Career progression is based on reliability, safety performance, and operational experience within high-density yard environments, where precision and timing matter as much as driving skill.
🔗 CDL-A Yard Jockey (Spotter) – Warehouse Operations – San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino sits at the heart of the Inland Empire logistics corridor, one of the busiest freight distribution zones in the western United States. CDL-A yard jockey drivers here support nonstop warehouse movement tied to major retail, e-commerce, and freight consolidation operations. With direct access to I-10, I-15, and I-215, this role ensures constant trailer flow between massive distribution campuses in San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto, and Ontario. Drivers in this position benefit from stable local work, predictable home daily schedules, and consistent demand driven by 24/7 warehouse operations. Yard jockey work in this region is highly structured, requiring precision backing, dock coordination, and fast-paced trailer repositioning in dense logistics environments. Pay ranges remain competitive for local CDL-A work, with steady weekly earnings and bonus incentives tied to safety and attendance.
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