Home Weekly Yard Jockey/Hostler Jobs
No CDL required. Out 5-6 days, home every weekend. Pay: $38,000 - $60,000.
Home Weekly 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 weekly trucking jobs offer a middle ground between local and OTR driving. You typically run regional routes within 500-800 miles of your home terminal Monday through Friday, returning home on weekends.
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Are there home weekly yard jockey/hostler jobs?
Yes, many yard jockey/hostler positions offer home weekly schedules. Home daily is the most common home time for this role. Out 5-6 days, home every weekend.
How much do home weekly yard jockey/hostlers make?
Home Weekly yard jockey/hostler positions typically pay $38,000 - $60,000. No CDL is required.
Do I need a CDL for home weekly 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.