Commercial Driver’s License Class A Local Port Driver — Night Shift

Job overview

The Commercial Driver’s License Class A Local Port Driver — Night Shift role is onsite in Commerce, CA. The posting lists base pay of $18 per hour, activity-based pay, detention pay of $20–$24 per hour, and a minimum full-day pay of $250; it also reports average account earnings of $1,500 per week and $78,000 per year. American Driver is hiring for local port and rail freight runs, with drivers home every day. The driver transports containers from the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports and rail yards to customers across Southern California. The work includes drop-and-hook and live-unload freight, with LTL and intermodal loads when port work is slow, supporting local freight delivery while following the stated driving and safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Pull containers from the LA/Long Beach ports and rail yards to customers across Southern California
• handle drop-and-hook and live-unload freight, plus LTL and intermodal loads when port work is slow
• perform mostly no-touch freight work, with occasional pallet-jack use.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

local port driver

class a cdl

commerce ca

american driver

night shift

monday–friday

5 pm start

10–12-hour shifts

home every day

port freight

rail freight

$20–$24/hr detention

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off accruing from day one
• medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance, disability coverage, mental health support, and two weeks of paid parental leave.

Why this role

Monday–Friday schedule with a 5 PM start and 10–12-hour shifts; home every day. TWIC card required before scheduling and hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of hire. $5,000 sign-on bonus subject to eligibility terms.

About the employer

American Driver is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local. Sector: 48.