CDL A Yard Driver / Spotter

NFI; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Rx benefits

401k plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

NFI is seeking a yard spotter to spot trailers in the yard and assist dock operations. You will work on local routes with daily home time and a focus on reliability and safety.

Expected pay is $23–$24 per hour with overtime after 40 hours. Benefits include health, dental, vision, Rx and a 401k plan. Must be 18+, with good references and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Acceptable references from past employers.
• Ability to perform yard spotting and dock operations.
• Physically capable of moving up to 50 lbs and occasionally 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Spot trailers in the yard and assist dock operations.
• Maintain reliable schedules and timely freight movement.
• Operate with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Communicate with supervisors and drivers to coordinate routes.

Skills

Local routes

OT after 40 hours

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Reliable scheduling

Tools

Late-model fleet tech

Job description

Drive the pace of progress with NFI as a yard spotter. Stay local, stay steady, and take pride in keeping freight moving smoothly with reliable schedules and late-model equipment

Join NFI To Take Advantage Of

• Average Pay: $23 – $24 per hour (based a 40‑hour workweek), OT after 40 hours
• Local routes with daily home time
• Dedicated yard work spotting trailers and assisting dock operations
• Health, dental, vision, & Rx benefits
• Late-model fleet with advanced technology and safety features
• Our shops maintain an estimated 60% of our trucks and trailers
• $2,000 driver referral bonus

Pay Range: 23.00-24.00 per_hour, General Benefits: Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401k plan; a wellness program; life insurance; paid time off, and paid parental leave, among other benefit plan options.

Start Your Engine: What It Takes to Drive with NFI

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Acceptable references from past employers

At NFI, people come first—always. For over 90 years, we’ve built our reputation as a trusted, family-owned and operated logistics company by valuing every person behind the operation and focusing on our dedicated customers. We know that professional drivers are the heart of what we do, and that’s why at NFI, you are more than just a number—you’re known by name, celebrated for your hard work, and supported every step of the way. Because relationships matter, we’ve built a culture rooted in respect and recognition. We provide the tools and support you need to succeed and grow your trucking career. Whether you're looking for a local trucking job or a regional driving route with a company that cares, NFI is where drivers thrive—because we’re not just in the freight business, we’re in the people business.

NFI Driver Expectations And Requirements

• Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or customer rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Physically capable of performing all job duties, which include moving frequently, standing, walking, and sitting. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.
• Ability to report all problems with equipment, as well as accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after the route.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
• Ability to perform routes, pickups & deliveries based on customer requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

NFI Operating Center: 603