🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Fort Worth, TX
- Route type: Local home-daily
- Freight: Yard switching / dry van trailers / DC staging
- Schedule: 8–12 hour structured warehouse shifts (day/night rotation available)
📋 Job Description
- Move trailers between docks and staging lanes inside AllianceTexas DC network under tight dispatch timing windows
- Coordinate continuously with warehouse loaders to prevent dock congestion during peak e-commerce surges
- Stage inbound/outbound trailers for retail distribution cycles across Fort Worth logistics corridors
- Operate yard hostler equipment in high-traffic industrial yards with frequent trailer swaps
- Perform yard safety inspections and verify trailer placement accuracy in GPS-controlled systems
- Maintain constant trailer flow between cross-dock points during overnight warehouse waves
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months preferred (yard or regional experience ideal)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Frequent backing, trailer coupling, yard walking
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Terminal tractors (yard hostler units) for high-frequency trailer movement
- Mixed fleet of Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 used for DC repositioning support
- Samsara/Omnitracs ELD systems with occasional dispatch delays during peak warehouse cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after every yard shift completion
- No overnight routes or road driving required
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fort Worth Alliance DC → Dallas, TX (I-35W corridor trailer transfer support)
- Fort Worth Alliance → Arlington, TX (I-30 retail distribution staging yards)
- AllianceTexas hub → SH-170 Gateway industrial loop (internal logistics circulation)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Yard operations bonuses are tied to safety, consistency, and yard efficiency performance within high-volume DC environments.
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is highway driving required for this role?
No, all work is performed inside the AllianceTexas yard and nearby DC facilities only.
What type of trailers will I move?
Mainly dry van trailers supporting retail and e-commerce distribution operations.
How consistent is the schedule?
Schedules are structured but may vary based on warehouse volume peaks and seasonal demand.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is common during peak distribution cycles in the Fort Worth logistics corridor.
What equipment will I use?
Primarily terminal tractors with occasional support yard units from mixed fleet rotations.
Are there advancement opportunities?
Yes, drivers may transition into lead yard roles or regional driving positions over time.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A yard jockey role in Fort Worth provides long-term stability inside one of the most active logistics ecosystems in Texas. Drivers often begin in yard operations and later transition into dedicated, regional, or trainer positions as experience grows. The AllianceTexas logistics park continues expanding with new warehouse facilities, creating ongoing internal mobility opportunities for reliable drivers. While advancement is not guaranteed, consistent performance in high-volume yard environments can open doors to higher-paying freight assignments, intermodal roles, and specialized DC logistics positions across the Dallas–Fort Worth network.
🔗 CDL-A Yard Jockey – Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth CDL-A yard jockey jobs are in constant demand due to the massive AllianceTexas logistics park, one of the largest inland freight hubs in the United States. Drivers in this role support nonstop trailer movement between distribution centers along I-35W, SH-170, and I-30 corridors feeding Dallas–Fort Worth retail and e-commerce supply chains. This position offers home daily scheduling, steady hourly pay between $20–$26/hr, and predictable yard-based work without highway exposure. CDL-A drivers searching for local truck driving jobs in Texas, regional freight opportunities, or stable DC yard positions will find consistent demand in Fort Worth’s industrial warehouse network driven by national retail distribution cycles and 24/7 logistics operations.
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