NGL Transportation
Class A CDL Drayage Truck Driver
NGL Transportation
Job Summary
Gardena, CA
0+ Months of CDL Experience
Job Details
Equipment
Bus, Tractor Trailer
Handling Type
Tarping
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Experience
0+ (includes CDL students)
Endorsements
H - Hazardous Materials
Full Description
Position Summary
NGL Transportation, Inc. is seeking experienced and safety-focused Class A CDL Drayage Truck Drivers to join our growing operations team. Based out of Gardena, California, our drivers play a critical role in moving freight between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and distribution centers throughout the Los Angeles and Southern California region.
The ideal candidate is a professional, reliable driver with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service. This role operates primarily in a local drayage environment with port and intermodal freight.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer to transport containerized freight between ports (LA/Long Beach), rail yards, warehouses, and customer distribution centers.
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with FMCSA and California DMV regulations, and document findings on the DVIR.
• Pick up and deliver import/export containers as dispatched, adhering to appointment times, port schedules, and customer delivery windows.
• Accurately complete all required shipping documents including Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, interchange forms, and daily manifests - including recording all breaks as required.
• Communicate proactively with dispatch regarding delays, re-spots, schedule changes, or any issues encountered during the shift.
• Comply with all Hours of Service (HOS) regulations; maintain accurate ELD records or paper logs when required by California regulations.
• Perform trailer re-spots at customer facilities when requested by warehouse personnel, following company SOP and immediately notifying dispatch.
• Operate within California's 55 mph CMV speed limit and all applicable CA Vehicle Code regulations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and represent NGL Transportation with courtesy and professionalism at all customer locations.
• Report all accidents, incidents, or near-misses to dispatch and the Safety Department immediately, following company accident reporting procedures.
• Ensure cargo is properly secured in compliance with FMCSA cargo securement standards before every departure.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with CARB Truck & Bus Regulations and all applicable environmental compliance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A driving experience
• Clean MVR - no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
• No DUIs, reckless driving, or major violations
• Must pass DOT pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Must pass DOT physical and maintain valid Medical Certificate
• Familiarity with port drayage operations (LA/LB preferred)
• Experience with chassis inspection and container handling
• Strong knowledge of HOS regulations and ELD compliance
• Ability to navigate using GPS and electronic dispatch systems
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
• HazMat endorsement on CDL
• Experience with Samsara ELD platform
• Bilingual - English and Korean or Spanish
• Familiarity with CARB compliance requirements
• Knowledge of CA port terminal systems (e.g., PortCheck, eModal)
• Experience operating in congested urban port environments
• Prior drayage experience at Ports of LA or Long Beach
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the following physical tasks on a regular basis:
• Sit and operate a commercial vehicle for extended periods
• Climb in and out of the cab repeatedly throughout the shift
• Lift and carry up to 10 lbs (e.g., chains, binders, equipment)
• Perform hands-on pre/post-trip inspection of entire vehicle
• Work in varying weather conditions - heat, cold, rain
• Bend, kneel, and crouch during vehicle inspection and coupling
• Maintain alertness and focus during long driving periods
• Work early morning, evening, or weekend shifts as required
Conduct & Compliance Standards
All NGL Transportation drivers are expected to uphold the following standards as a condition of employment:
• Treat all company staff, dispatch, warehouse personnel, and customers with professionalism and respect at all times.
• Communicate with dispatch in a professional manner - verbal abuse, yelling, or threatening behavior toward any employee is grounds for immediate termination.
• Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including re-spot procedures, manifest requirements, and accident reporting protocols.
• Never refuse a reasonable request from a customer's warehouse team - contact dispatch immediately if any concern arises.
• Record all breaks, including the required 30-minute meal break, on the daily manifest without exception.
• Report any citation, accident, or license suspension to NGL Transportation immediately - no exceptions.
NGL Transportation, Inc. is seeking experienced and safety-focused Class A CDL Drayage Truck Drivers to join our growing operations team. Based out of Gardena, California, our drivers play a critical role in moving freight between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and distribution centers throughout the Los Angeles and Southern California region.
The ideal candidate is a professional, reliable driver with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service. This role operates primarily in a local drayage environment with port and intermodal freight.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer to transport containerized freight between ports (LA/Long Beach), rail yards, warehouses, and customer distribution centers.
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with FMCSA and California DMV regulations, and document findings on the DVIR.
• Pick up and deliver import/export containers as dispatched, adhering to appointment times, port schedules, and customer delivery windows.
• Accurately complete all required shipping documents including Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, interchange forms, and daily manifests - including recording all breaks as required.
• Communicate proactively with dispatch regarding delays, re-spots, schedule changes, or any issues encountered during the shift.
• Comply with all Hours of Service (HOS) regulations; maintain accurate ELD records or paper logs when required by California regulations.
• Perform trailer re-spots at customer facilities when requested by warehouse personnel, following company SOP and immediately notifying dispatch.
• Operate within California's 55 mph CMV speed limit and all applicable CA Vehicle Code regulations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and represent NGL Transportation with courtesy and professionalism at all customer locations.
• Report all accidents, incidents, or near-misses to dispatch and the Safety Department immediately, following company accident reporting procedures.
• Ensure cargo is properly secured in compliance with FMCSA cargo securement standards before every departure.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with CARB Truck & Bus Regulations and all applicable environmental compliance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A driving experience
• Clean MVR - no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
• No DUIs, reckless driving, or major violations
• Must pass DOT pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Must pass DOT physical and maintain valid Medical Certificate
• Familiarity with port drayage operations (LA/LB preferred)
• Experience with chassis inspection and container handling
• Strong knowledge of HOS regulations and ELD compliance
• Ability to navigate using GPS and electronic dispatch systems
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 21 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
• HazMat endorsement on CDL
• Experience with Samsara ELD platform
• Bilingual - English and Korean or Spanish
• Familiarity with CARB compliance requirements
• Knowledge of CA port terminal systems (e.g., PortCheck, eModal)
• Experience operating in congested urban port environments
• Prior drayage experience at Ports of LA or Long Beach
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the following physical tasks on a regular basis:
• Sit and operate a commercial vehicle for extended periods
• Climb in and out of the cab repeatedly throughout the shift
• Lift and carry up to 10 lbs (e.g., chains, binders, equipment)
• Perform hands-on pre/post-trip inspection of entire vehicle
• Work in varying weather conditions - heat, cold, rain
• Bend, kneel, and crouch during vehicle inspection and coupling
• Maintain alertness and focus during long driving periods
• Work early morning, evening, or weekend shifts as required
Conduct & Compliance Standards
All NGL Transportation drivers are expected to uphold the following standards as a condition of employment:
• Treat all company staff, dispatch, warehouse personnel, and customers with professionalism and respect at all times.
• Communicate with dispatch in a professional manner - verbal abuse, yelling, or threatening behavior toward any employee is grounds for immediate termination.
• Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including re-spot procedures, manifest requirements, and accident reporting protocols.
• Never refuse a reasonable request from a customer's warehouse team - contact dispatch immediately if any concern arises.
• Record all breaks, including the required 30-minute meal break, on the daily manifest without exception.
• Report any citation, accident, or license suspension to NGL Transportation immediately - no exceptions.
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