Home Daily Yard Jockey/Hostler Jobs
No CDL required. Out 8-12 hours, home every night. Pay: $38,000 - $60,000.
Home Daily Yard Jockey/Hostler Positions
Yard jockeys (also called hostlers, yard drivers, or yard spotters) move trailers within distribution center yards, manufacturing facilities, and intermodal terminals. They shuttle trailers between dock doors, staging areas, and parking spots using specialized yard trucks (spotter trucks) or day cab tractors.
Home daily trucking jobs keep you in your own bed every night. Routes typically stay within 100-200 miles of your home terminal.
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Are there home daily yard jockey/hostler jobs?
Yes, many yard jockey/hostler positions offer home daily schedules. Home daily is the most common home time for this role. Out 8-12 hours, home every night.
How much do home daily yard jockey/hostlers make?
Home Daily yard jockey/hostler positions typically pay $38,000 - $60,000. No CDL is required.
Do I need a CDL for home daily yard jockey/hostler jobs?
No, yard jockey/hostler jobs do not require a CDL. Requirements include ability to back trailers into tight dock doors accurately and efficiently and comfort operating in congested yard environments with forklifts, pedestrians, and other vehicles.