
Strange Trip, Inc.
CDL Class A Driver - Port and Rail Yards
Strange Trip, Inc.
Job Summary
$150 /Monthly (EST)
Compton, CA
CDL A
Local
2+ Years of CDL Experience
bonus
paid time off
home daily
health insurance
Job Details
Equipment
Tractor Trailer
Handling Type
Touch Freight
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
2+ years
Full Description
CDL Class A Driver
Location
Employment
Equipment
Position Overview
Requirements
Runs
Compensation
Benefits
Why Drive for Strange Trip
Location
- Compton, CA (Tractor parking)
Employment
- W2 company driver
Equipment
- New Kenworth day cabs
- Transition to Tesla semis end of 2026/into 2027
- Maintained under a strict and frequent preventative maintenance program - we operate only safe, well-maintained trucks.
Position Overview
- Strange Trip Inc. is hiring motivated and professional CDL Class A tractor-trailer drivers to join our growing team.
- Port experience is a plus
- We're a family-owned, safety-oriented carrier running both for FedEx and under our own DOT authority.
- We take pride in treating every driver with respect, fairness, and honesty - at Strange Trip, you're not just a driver, you're family.
Requirements
- CDL Class A License
- Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- Must have some experience hauling containers to/from the port and rail yards
- Clean MVR and criminal background
- Strong work ethic, professionalism, and punctuality
- Commitment to customer service, safety, and equipment cleanliness
- Must perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Valid TWIC card
Runs
- Our primary focus is local port operations, primarily hauling containers from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to warehouses, distribution centers, and customer locations throughout Southern California.
- This position is primarily intended for drivers seeking local work with the opportunity to be home daily.
- Dispatch is transparent and works closely with drivers to maximize efficiency, productivity, and earnings.
- As we expand operations under our own authority, we are continuously building relationships with brokers and shippers to develop consistent freight opportunities. Drivers who are flexible and team-oriented will have opportunities to grow with us and benefit from stronger lanes over time.
Compensation
- 33% of load revenue
- $150 monthly service and safety incentive
- Company pays for all fuel, tolls, maintenance, insurance, and truck costs
- Year-end holiday bonus
- Our pay structure aligns company and driver interests - when we win, you win.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health insurance options
- IRA retirement plan
- Paid holidays and bonuses
Why Drive for Strange Trip
- Strange Trip is a tight-knit, family-run operation that values professionalism, safety, and reliability. We believe in treating drivers with respect and providing a supportive environment where you can build a long-term career, not just a job.
- Apply today to take the next step in your driving career with a company that truly values its drivers.
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