Night Drayage Driver - Intermodal Ports, Long Beach

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

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.