🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Springfield, IL
- Route type: Local home-daily
- Freight: Yard trailer movements, distribution freight
- Schedule: 8–12 hour shifts, day/night options, consistent year-round operations
📋 Job Description
- Move trailers between docks, staging areas, and yard locations
- Position loaded and empty trailers for inbound and outbound processing
- Perform safe coupling and uncoupling of trailers in a busy yard environment
- Coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain efficient trailer flow
- Conduct yard checks and ensure proper equipment placement
- Follow strict safety protocols and maintain communication with dispatch
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Yard or local CDL-A experience preferred, not required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to work in active yard environment with frequent movement
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Modern yard tractors designed for high-efficiency trailer movement
- Well-maintained trailers and docking equipment
- Safety-focused fleet with regular inspections and maintenance
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily with guaranteed return after every shift
- Flexible scheduling with day, evening, and night shifts available
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Trailer repositioning between Springfield distribution hubs and warehouse docks
- Yard operations within large logistics facilities in Springfield industrial zones
- Short-distance movements across staging areas within multi-building warehouse complexes
🎁 Benefits
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need OTR experience for this job?
No, this is a local yard position. Prior yard or local experience is helpful but not required.
Is this a home daily position?
Yes, drivers return home after every shift with no long-haul travel required.
What kind of schedule can I expect?
Shifts range from 8–12 hours with day, evening, and night options depending on operations.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is paid after 40 hours and is often available based on yard demand.
What equipment will I use?
You will operate a yard tractor to move trailers within distribution centers.
Is this a physically demanding job?
The role involves movement in a yard environment but does not require heavy lifting.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Local CDL-A Yard Jockey Driver position in Springfield offers strong long-term career growth within the logistics and supply chain industry. Drivers who start in yard operations often gain valuable experience in freight coordination, trailer management, and warehouse logistics, making this an excellent entry point for advancement. With Capital Freight Systems, consistent performance and reliability can lead to opportunities such as lead yard driver roles, dispatch coordination positions, or transitions into higher-paying local or regional driving routes. The structured environment allows drivers to develop safety-focused habits, improve equipment handling skills, and build a strong professional track record. As distribution networks continue to expand across the Midwest, experienced yard drivers are increasingly in demand, providing job stability and upward mobility. This role is especially attractive for drivers seeking predictable schedules while still building a long-term CDL-A career. Whether your goal is to remain in a stable home-daily position or move into specialized driving or logistics management roles, this job provides a solid foundation for future success in the transportation industry.
🔗 Capital Freight Systems – Local CDL-A Yard Jockey Driver – Springfield, IL
Springfield, Illinois continues to be a major logistics hub in the Midwest, creating strong demand for reliable CDL-A yard drivers. This local yard jockey position offers a stable, home-daily schedule with weekly earnings between $1200 and $1450, making it an excellent option for drivers who prefer predictable income and minimal road time. Unlike traditional over-the-road roles, this job focuses entirely on controlled yard operations, improving safety and reducing long-distance fatigue. Drivers benefit from hourly pay between $28 and $34, overtime opportunities, and additional earnings through night shift differentials. The structured warehouse environment ensures consistent workflow and year-round job security. Capital Freight Systems provides a modern fleet, strong safety culture, and dependable scheduling, making this role ideal for both experienced drivers and those transitioning into local positions. If you're looking for a CDL-A job in Springfield with reliable home time and steady pay, explore more opportunities here: All CDL-A Jobs.
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