2nd Shift Drayage Company Driver

UNIS; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIS in Long Beach is seeking a 2nd Shift Drayage Company Driver to move intermodal containers between the Ports of Long Beach/Los Angeles, rail ramps, and client facilities. This role supports the regional supply chain during evening turnaround windows.

You will perform DVIRs, maintain DOT compliance, and communicate with dispatch using ELD, ensuring safety and on-time deliveries in a busy port environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with an active Medical Certificate.
• TWIC card required for port access.
• At least 2 years of port/drayage driving experience.
• Clean MVR with no major violations in 36 months.
• Proficient with ELD and FMCSA hours-of-service rules.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport intermodal containers between the Ports of Long Beach/Los Angeles, rail ramps, and local client facilities during the second shift.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip DVIR inspections to ensure DOT compliance and equipment integrity.
• Navigate terminal appointments, gate queues, chassis readiness, and container interchange protocols.
• Maintain real-time dispatch communication reporting delays and progress via ELD.

Skills

CDL Class A

ELD Experience

MVR Clean

FMCSA Hours

Port/Drayage

Job description

Overview

As a 2nd Shift Drayage Company Driver based in Long Beach, you serve as a vital link in the regional supply chain by executing seamless intermodal container moves across congested port terminals and distribution hubs. Reporting to Fleet Dispatch, this role drives frontline logistics reliability, asset utilization, and strict regulatory compliance during critical evening turnaround windows.

Overview

As a 2nd Shift Drayage Company Driver based in Long Beach, you serve as a vital link in the regional supply chain by executing seamless intermodal container moves across congested port terminals and distribution hubs. Reporting to Fleet Dispatch, this role drives frontline logistics reliability, asset utilization, and strict regulatory compliance during critical evening turnaround windows.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport intermodal containers between the Ports of Long Beach/Los Angeles, rail ramps, and local client facilities during the second shift.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) to ensure full DOT compliance and maintain equipment integrity.
• Navigate busy maritime terminal appointments, managing gate queues, chassis readiness, and container interchange protocols efficiently.
• Maintain real-time communication with dispatch to report traffic delays, terminal wait times, and delivery progress via ELD systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an active Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card for port terminal access.
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience, including port or drayage operations.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major preventable accidents or serious moving violations in the past 36 months.
• Proficiency in utilizing Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) in accordance with FMCSA hours-of-service regulations.

Preferred Requirements

• Current Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements.
• Demonstrated familiarity with PierPass, eModal, and specific terminal operating systems at POLB/POLA.
• Prior professional experience navigating off-peak and night gate operations within Southern California freight corridors.