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CDL-A Yard Jockey – Night Shift | Mobile, AL

Hiring Area: Mobile, AL Dedicated industrial yard operation supporting Gulf Coast warehouse freight

Mobile, AL Local Yard Yard Tractors

Overnight CDL-A spotting keeps trailers circulating between docks and staging lanes for $900–$1,300 weekly, home every day with zero highway miles.

Average Weekly Earnings
$900–$1,300
Estimated Annual: $46,800–$67,600
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,200–$1,800
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Yard Jockey / Spotter
Weekly Miles Yard Only
Freight Type Dry Van / Warehouse

Night Yard Switching Role

Precision trailer placement keeps warehouse production moving through controlled facility gates during overnight hours.

  • Spots trailers at dock doors, staging lanes, and outbound zones.
  • Organizes empty and loaded equipment to prevent blocked lanes.
  • Performs coupling, air-line connections, and basic trailer checks.
  • Reports damaged equipment and blocked areas to operations.
  • Coordinates moves with warehouse personnel during night hours.

Hourly Pay Structure

Base hourly rate plus overtime drives weekly earnings; separate incentives sit outside the advertised range.

Hourly Rate $18–$24
Weekly Gross $900–$1,300
Typical Week Example 40 hrs × $20 + 10 OT × $30 = $1,100
Performance Bonus Available based on company program
Safety Bonus Up to $500 quarterly
Detention / Yard Delay $18–$20/hour
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,200–$1,800 (split)
Referral Bonus $500–$1,000

Night Schedule & Home Time

Home Time Home Daily – Night Shift
Shift Length 8–12 hour yard windows
Operating Area Industrial parks & port-linked warehouses
Weekly Miles No highway miles – yard movement only
Dispatch Evening start; overnight rotation

Yard Tractor Specs

Yard Tractors Terminal spotting & tight-turn units
Transmission Automatic
Cabin Features Air-ride seating, yard visibility config
Safety Systems Backup cameras (where equipped), proximity alerts
Assignment Primary yard unit when possible

High-cycle yard tractors maintained through scheduled preventive maintenance. Trailers handled include dry vans, warehouse units, customer-owned, and port-connected equipment. Inverter-equipped units and company communication devices are standard.

Yard Movement Pattern

All activity remains inside facility gates supporting port and distribution freight.

  • Inbound trailers staged from receiving areas to dock doors.
  • Loaded equipment repositioned to outbound staging lanes.
  • Empty trailers organized within warehouse trailer pools.
  • Operations linked to facilities near I-10 and I-65 access.
  • Overnight cycles prepare morning distribution loads and clear congestion.

Shift Flow & Weekly Rhythm

Evening check-in delivers the yard plan, tractor assignment, and opening priority list.

Early hours clear inbound congestion; mid-shift handles dock placements and warehouse calls.

Short repeated moves replace long runs while volume tracks vessel and production cycles.

Close-out verification leaves trailers correctly spotted and mechanical notes ready for the next crew.

Retail and import peaks tighten lanes and force priority changes through the night.

About the Carrier

Continuous trailer rotation between inbound receiving, dock doors, and outbound staging keeps Gulf Coast warehouse production on schedule. A mid-sized regional carrier supplies dedicated overnight spotting capacity inside industrial parks and distribution facilities tied to the Port of Mobile. The operation prioritizes accurate equipment placement and flow management over highway miles, supporting manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics sites that run around the clock.

Benefits Package

Health Coverage Medical, Dental & Vision (company contribution)
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off Accrued vacation + paid holidays
Yard Support Safety training, reflective gear, DOT physical assistance
Additional Performance recognition, referral program, secure terminal parking, weekly local payroll

Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL; minimum age 21
  • 6+ months CDL-A experience preferred; strong backing skills considered
  • Clean MVR, no major moving violations, stable work history
  • DOT drug screen, Clearinghouse query, physical verification

Common Yard Delays

  • Multiple inbound arrivals create temporary staging congestion.
  • Occupied dock doors force priority shifts mid-shift.
  • Vessel schedules and production cycles alter trailer availability.
  • Gulf Coast rain and storms cut visibility and traction.
  • Empty trailer space tightens during seasonal volume peaks.

Hiring Steps

1
Application
Submit CDL and work history
2
Phone Screen
Recruiter reviews experience and availability
3
MVR & DOT Checks
Record review, drug screen, Clearinghouse
4
Orientation & Start
Yard safety training then first night shift

Common Questions

Q: Is any highway driving required?
No. All movement stays inside facility gates.
Q: How is productivity measured?
Accurate trailer placement, reduced congestion, and quick response to warehouse requests—not miles.
Q: Are recent CDL graduates considered?
Graduates with strong backing skills and willingness to complete yard training may be accepted.
Q: What occurs during slower night periods?
Equipment organization, inspections, and waiting for the next warehouse instructions.
Q: Are HazMat or Tanker endorsements required?
No additional endorsements are needed.

CDL Job Market in Mobile

Mobile’s Class A market stays steady rather than oversized, driven by the Port of Mobile, Airbus Mobile final assembly, Austal USA shipbuilding, and the Mobile Container Terminal. Yard, local, and short-haul roles appear regularly around Theodore industrial area, Saraland, and Prichard. Drivers who prefer home-daily or night schedules find consistent openings in warehouse spotting, industrial shuttle, and distribution support. Regional dedicated freight also circulates, yet local yard work remains a practical option for operators seeking predictable hours. Seasonal vessel and retail peaks create short-term hiring spikes while year-round manufacturing and port activity keep baseline demand solid.

Mobile Freight Landscape

The Port of Mobile anchors Gulf Coast cargo flow, feeding containers, bulk, and general freight into warehouses and plants along I-10, I-65, and I-165. Theodore industrial corridor, Saraland distribution sites, and Prichard logistics zones handle inbound imports and outbound finished goods for regional retail and manufacturing. Airbus Mobile and Austal USA add steady industrial traffic that requires continuous trailer rotation. Overnight warehouse cycles clear docks for morning outbound loads while vessel schedules dictate volume swings. Mild climate supports year-round operations, and the combination of port, aerospace, shipbuilding, and distribution keeps dry-van and warehouse equipment circulating through the local network.

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