🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Laredo, TX
- Route type: Local home-daily / Yard switching
- Freight: Dry van & refrigerated trailers (yard movement only)
- Schedule: Structured 8–12 hour shifts, day/swing/night rotations depending on DC
📋 Job Description
- Move 53’ dry van and reefer trailers inside distribution center yards
- Stage trailers at dock doors for live loading and unloading
- Perform drop & hook trailer swaps between staging lanes
- Maintain steady yard flow to keep docks clear during peak hours
- Communicate with dispatch and dock coordinators via radio/ELD
- Operate yard tractor safely in tight, high-traffic facility space
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Yard switching preferred, training available for strong backing skills
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Frequent backing, coupling/uncoupling trailers in tight yard space
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Yard tractors (assigned or pool units depending on shift)
- Fleet average age: 2017–2022 mixed yard fleet
- Features: Automatic transmission, radio dispatch, safety lighting, backup alarms
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after shift completion
- Occasional extended shift during peak warehouse volume periods
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Loop 20 industrial yard circuit – trailer staging between warehouse docks
- I-35 logistics corridor DC clusters – yard-to-yard trailer repositioning
- Cross-dock facilities near Laredo freight parks – continuous dock flow support
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I leave the yard or go on the road?
No. All work stays inside secured distribution center yards.
Is experience required?
Preferred, but strong backing skills can qualify for training.
What shifts are available?
Day, swing, and night shifts depending on DC schedule.
How physical is the job?
Mainly trailer hookup, backing, and yard maneuvering.
Is overtime available?
Yes, based on warehouse volume and shift demand.
Do I get the same truck?
Mostly assigned yard units, sometimes pool switchers.
📊 Local Market Insights
Laredo runs heavy 24/7 distribution center activity tied to cross-border freight movement. Yard jockey roles stay in demand because trailers keep cycling between inbound docks, staging lanes, and outbound dispatch points. Most facilities operate continuous flow systems where dock space has to stay clear, so switching drivers keep the whole yard moving. Expect steady shift-based work with higher activity during peak import/export windows along the I-35 logistics corridor.
🔗 Yard Jockey CDL-A – Laredo, TX (Distribution Center Operations)
Laredo CDL-A yard jockey work stays centered inside high-volume distribution centers supporting cross-dock freight flow and trailer staging operations. Drivers handle constant movement of dry van and refrigerated trailers between dock doors, staging lanes, and yard parking zones. The work is structured around shift-based dispatch, with radios and ELD messaging coordinating dock priorities throughout the day. This role is strictly yard-based with no highway driving, focused on keeping warehouse operations running without delays. Freight volume in Laredo stays active due to cross-border logistics and regional retail distribution networks along the I-35 corridor, making yard switching positions consistently needed across multiple facilities.
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