🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, Florida
- Route type: Local Intermodal Port Drayage
- Freight: Ocean containers (import/export, dry + refrigerated)
- Schedule: Appointment-based port windows with rotating dispatch waves
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery of loaded and empty containers between port and inland yards
- DOT inspections at gate entry and post-trip checks
- ELD log updates tied to port appointment windows
- Load securement verification for container chassis movements
- Loading/unloading coordination at rail ramps and staging yards
- Compliance handling for TWIC, seals, and gate documentation
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year preferred in drayage or container work
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean record with low violations tolerance
Physical
Frequent coupling, inspections, chassis checks
Endorsements
TWIC required for port access
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab rotation pool (dynamic yard assignment drift)
- Fleet average age: 3–7 years mixed Cascadia / International units
- Features: Automatic transmission, Samsara ELD, port RFID access, chassis pool variability
🏠 Home Time
- Daily home return after dispatch cycle completion
- Weekend rotations depend on vessel arrival surges and terminal backlog
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Blount Island Terminal → I-295 → Westside industrial warehouses (container drop cycles)
- Talleyrand Marine Terminal → CSX Moncrief Yard → rail ramp transfer loops
- JAXPORT → I-95 south corridor → St. Augustine distribution staging yards
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many moves per shift?
Typically 2–5 container cycles depending on port congestion and vessel arrival timing.
Is waiting time common?
Yes, gate and chassis delays occur during peak import waves and terminal surges.
Do I need TWIC?
Yes, required for all port terminal entry operations.
Is this long-haul driving?
No, routes stay within port, rail ramps, and nearby industrial corridors.
Are loads live or drop?
Mainly drop-and-hook chassis exchanges with occasional live yard moves.
How stable is freight?
Stable baseline volume with spikes tied to vessel discharge schedules.
💼 Career Opportunities
Port drayage operations in this network follow consistent import cycles driven by vessel scheduling and rail ramp coordination. Drivers entering this system typically progress into specialized container accounts or dedicated rail transfer lanes after gaining terminal familiarity. Volume remains steady due to continuous Southeast import flow and intermodal connectivity feeding inland distribution hubs. Experienced drivers often move into lead yard coordination roles or safety compliance positions tied to terminal operations. Some transition into trainer roles handling new port drivers adapting to gate procedures and appointment sequencing. Freight movement is structured but variable, requiring attention to timing rather than distance. The system rewards consistency in handling dispatch windows and operational discipline inside controlled terminal environments.
🔗 CDL-A Intermodal Port Container Driver – Jacksonville, Florida
This port drayage position operates inside a high-frequency container network connected to JAXPORT terminals and regional rail ramps. Drivers manage short-cycle container moves between marine gates, staging yards, and inland distribution points along primary interstate corridors. Dispatch timing is structured around vessel arrivals, customs release flow, and chassis availability, which creates variable cycle density throughout the week. Work patterns are appointment-based with predictable local routing but inconsistent dwell intervals. The role emphasizes operational coordination inside terminal systems rather than long-distance mileage accumulation. Earnings are driven by cycle frequency, detention exposure, and steady import throughput across the Southeast logistics corridor.
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