🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local yard-only distribution operations
- Freight: Trailer spotting, retail distribution, e-commerce logistics
- Schedule: Fixed day/night shifts with Monday–Friday core operations and rotating weekend coverage
📋 Job Description
- Move 53’ dry van trailers between docks, staging lanes, and parking rows inside high-volume Jacksonville distribution yards
- Coordinate continuously with warehouse loaders and dispatch to keep inbound/outbound freight cycles flowing on tight schedules
- Back trailers into tight dock doors under congested yard conditions near I-295 industrial corridors
- Perform quick trailer checks for seals, damage, and placement accuracy before loading assignments
- Maintain safe yard navigation during peak congestion from port-related and retail distribution surges
- Support night operations where visibility, traffic density, and dispatch timing require precision movement and communication
✅ 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
Safe backing in tight dock environments and constant yard movement
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Yard spotter tractors (mixed Freightliner and terminal units, automatic transmission)
- Fleet supported by Samsara and legacy ELD tracking systems with occasional dispatch delays during peak yard congestion
- High-usage equipment with rotating maintenance cycles due to continuous Jacksonville distribution demand
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after each shift rotation
- Predictable weekly schedule aligned with Jacksonville warehouse freight cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- North Jacksonville Distribution Hub → Imeson Park Industrial Warehouses via I-295 corridor staging lanes
- Westside Logistics Yard → Retail distribution docks along I-10 freight connector zones
- Port Jacksonville staging yards → Inland distribution centers across I-95 freight access routes
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this strictly yard-only work?
Yes, all movements are within Jacksonville distribution yards with no over-the-road driving required.
What kind of freight is handled?
Mainly retail, grocery, and e-commerce trailers moving through North Jacksonville logistics hubs.
How physically demanding is the job?
It requires frequent backing, coupling, and movement in tight dock environments under time pressure.
Are shifts consistent?
Yes, drivers work fixed schedules with predictable weekly rotations depending on yard demand.
What condition is the equipment in?
Mixed fleet yard tractors with active maintenance rotation due to continuous warehouse usage.
Do drivers ever leave the yard?
No, operations remain within controlled Jacksonville distribution and staging facilities only.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A Yard Jockey position in Jacksonville, FL is a strong entry point into high-volume logistics operations across Northeast Florida’s distribution network. Drivers who perform well in yard coordination often transition into local shuttle driving roles, dedicated accounts, or terminal supervisor positions over time. Jacksonville’s freight ecosystem—driven by Port Jacksonville, I-95 interstate corridors, and large retail distribution hubs—creates steady demand for experienced yard operators who understand fast-paced trailer flow.
While advancement is not guaranteed, consistent performance in yard operations can open opportunities in regional freight movement, intermodal support roles, or training positions within the terminal network. Many drivers also move into specialized freight segments such as fuel, refrigerated, or port drayage as they gain experience in Jacksonville’s logistics environment.
🔗 CDL-A Yard Jockey / Spotter – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A yard jockey jobs remain in high demand due to continuous freight movement across Port Jacksonville, I-295 industrial corridors, and major retail distribution centers throughout North Jacksonville. This local yard-only position provides stable home daily work, predictable scheduling, and steady hourly pay between $22–$28 per hour. Drivers support high-frequency trailer movements tied to grocery, e-commerce, and consumer goods supply chains that operate around the clock in Northeast Florida’s logistics network. With consistent demand from warehouse expansion and port-related freight growth, yard jockey roles remain one of the most stable CDL-A positions in the region.
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