1st Shift Drayage Company Driver

UNIS; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIS in Long Beach, CA seeks a 1st Shift Drayage Company Driver to move intermodal containers between marine terminals, railyards, and distribution hubs, delivering on-time transfers while upholding strict DOT compliance. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and manage ELDs, tickets, and receipts, communicating with dispatch to optimize routes and overcome congestion.

Requirements include a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record, 1–2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• 1–2 years of verifiable commercial Class A tractor-trailer driving experience.
• TWIC card or eligibility to obtain one.
• Active DOT medical examiner's certificate and ability to pass drug/alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport intermodal ocean and rail containers between marine terminals, railyards, and distribution hubs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance.
• Manage delivery documentation, ELDs, and terminal receipts accurately.
• Communicate in real time with dispatch to optimize routes and report delays.

Skills

Safe driving

Route planning

Regulatory compliance

Documentation handling

Tools

ELD applications

Terminal check-in systems

Job description

Overview

As a 1st Shift Drayage Company Driver, you serve as a vital link in the supply chain, executing timely container transfers across ports, rail yards, and facilities. Operating on the front line, this role ensures strict DOT compliance, protects equipment integrity, and safeguards high customer service standards.

Overview

As a 1st Shift Drayage Company Driver, you serve as a vital link in the supply chain, executing timely container transfers across ports, rail yards, and facilities. Operating on the front line, this role ensures strict DOT compliance, protects equipment integrity, and safeguards high customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport intermodal ocean and rail containers between marine terminals, railyards, and distribution hubs.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections to ensure strict DOT and FMCSA regulatory compliance.
• Manage delivery documentation, electronic logging devices (ELD), and terminal interchange receipts accurately.
• Communicate in real time with dispatch teams to optimize routes, report delays, and overcome terminal congestion.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of verifiable commercial Class A tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card or eligibility to obtain one.
• Active DOT medical examiner's certificate and ability to pass drug/alcohol screenings.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience navigating high-volume port terminals and rail ramps.
• Hazmat (H) or Tanker (N) endorsement is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with digital dispatch tools, ELD applications, and terminal check-in systems.