--- title: 'Yard Hostler Driver at Cargomatic' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/yard-hostler-driver-cargomatic-moreno-valley-ca-prince-george-gex1hjhty9v8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Yard Hostler Driver at Cargomatic - **Company:** Cargomatic - **Location:** Moreno Valley CA Prince George, VA - **Posted:** 2026-08-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cargomatic/jobs/5389967008 ## Job description Yard Hostler Driver Employment Type: On-Site | Experienced Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour Locations & Schedules: - Moreno Valley, CA - - Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM –1:00 AM - Friday -  Sunday, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM - Prince George, VA - Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM - Friday – Sunday, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM - Friday – Sunday, 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM Yard Hostler Driver The Yard Hostler Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently moving semi-trailers, shipping containers, and straight trucks around a warehouse, distribution center, or rail yard. This role is crucial to maintaining a smooth workflow, spotting trailers into active loading dock doors, staging areas, and parking stalls without driving on public highways. ## Key Responsibilities - Shunting Trailers: Drive specialized terminal tractors to maneuver 53-foot trailers between parking stalls, staging zones, and active loading docks. - Hydraulic Control: Use in-cab hydraulic lifts to raise and lower trailer legs, moving equipment safely without the need to manually crank landing gear. - Yard Management: Verify trailer numbers for accuracy and log every trailer movement using onboard digital systems, inventory tracking tools, or dockyard management systems. - Safety & Inspection: Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections on yard tractors and trailers. Chock trailer wheels, manage dock locks, and report any damage or maintenance needs to supervisors. - Coordination & Communication: Communicate effectively with warehouse, dock, and logistics staff via two-way radio or phone to ensure trailers are placed correctly for loading and unloading schedules. - General Maintenance: Keep the yard clean, organized, and safe. Use assigned fuel stations to fuel vehicles as needed and accurately fill out driver vehicle inspection reports and logs accurately. ## Requirements & Qualifications - Driver’s License: Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass an MVR background screening. - Experience: - Must have previous experience as a Yard Hostler/Yard Goat, operating yard equipment or tractor-trailers, a minimum of 2+ years of experience is highly preferred. - Experience repositioning, driving, and hauling international and/or domestic containers is required. - Spatial Skills: Exceptional mirror-backing and maneuvering skills in tight, congested, and busy industrial spaces. - Knowledge of Regulations: Working knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and vehicle safety control systems. - Basic Skills: Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations to handle receipts, maintain logs, and use handheld minicomputers/tablets. Physical Requirements - Physical Stamina: Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions and frequently climbing in and out of the tractor cab. - Lifting: Ability to safely lift and transport items, sometimes up to 50 pounds. - Medical Standards: Must meet the medical standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) DOT Department of Transportation, which includes passing a drug and alcohol test. ## Equal Opportunity Employer Cargomatic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ## About Cargomatic ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Cargomatic operates the largest digital marketplace for local trucking, connecting shippers with a network of over 35,000 professional drivers to streamline local freight and drayage. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: Long Beach, California, USA - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Logistics & freight technology (third-party logistics / 3PL) - **Target customers**: B2B – shippers, importers, retailers, and carriers needing local, regional, or national freight solutions (LTL, FTL, drayage, intermodal, white-glove delivery) - **Mission/purpose**: “Change the way things move” by solving complex, real-world supply chain problems through innovation and technology ## Products & Services - **Digital Freight Marketplace**: AI-enabled platform that matches cargo space and drivers to shippers in real time, creating capacity on demand. - **Less‑Than‑Truckload (LTL)**: Smart routing and bundling technology to consolidate loads from multiple shippers for efficiency and cost savings. - **Full‑Truckload (FTL)**: On‑demand and scheduled full‑truckload services for local, regional, and national hauling. - **Drayage**: Port and rail‑ramp services covering the top 20 ports in the continental US. - **Intermodal**: One‑stop solution connecting air, ground, rail, and sea shipments. - **White‑Glove / Final Mile**: In‑home delivery and direct‑to‑consumer shipping with branded, high‑touch service. - **API Integration**: Seamless API for embedding Cargomatic’s marketplace into third‑party platforms. - **Storage / Yard Management**: Additional warehousing and yard services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total headcount of 453 employees (as of 2025); network of 35,000+ trucks across 50+ markets; trusted by 19 of the top 20 importers. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly listed; leadership team comprises executives with 150+ years of combined supply chain experience. - **Growth Signals**: Named to Built In’s Best Places to Work for 2025; rapidly expanding team with multiple open roles across engineering, sales, operations, and product; continuous investment in AI‑enabled platform capabilities. ## Competitive Advantages - **Largest automated marketplace** for local freight in the US, providing unmatched capacity and coverage. - **Proprietary AI‑enabled platform** using real‑time location data to optimize load matching and routing. - **True one‑stop shop** – one provider for LTL, FTL, drayage, intermodal, white‑glove, and yard management, managed through a single technology platform. - **Subsidiary‑owned assets** combined with a vast network of owner‑operators and fleets ensures reliability and flexibility. ## Strategic Focus - Continuing to expand technology platform and automation to reduce friction in fragmented freight processes. - Deepening relationships with top importers and expanding into additional U.S. markets. - Enhancing API and integration capabilities to embed Cargomatic into customer supply chains. - Growing the team across engineering, product, sales, and operations to support scaling. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include transparency, accountability, modesty, partnership, and intellectual curiosity. Described as a people‑first environment where employees thrive on solving complex problems. - **Work policy**: OnSite workspace – employees within a 40‑minute commute of hub offices (Long Beach, San Francisco, Chicago, Dayton NJ) are required to work onsite unless their role is designated as remote. - **Benefits**: Competitive salary, 401K match, flexible PTO, company‑sponsored life insurance, and a strong benefits package. - **Recognition**: Named a Built In Best Places to Work for 2025. - **Engineering culture**: Uses modern tech stack (GitHub, CRM tools); emphasis on innovation and real‑world impact in logistics. ## Sources 1. [Cargomatic Website](https://cargomatic.com/) 2. [Cargomatic Careers Page](https://cargomatic.com/about/careers/) 3. [Cargomatic Leadership Page](https://cargomatic.com/about/leadership/) 4. [Built In Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/cargomatic) 5. 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