Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver in La Porte
Posted on June 22, 2026
La Porte Role Highlights
Role Essentials
- Location: La Porte, IN
- Hiring: National Distribution Hub
- Job Title: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Flexible Hours in La Porte)
- This La Porte-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our National Distribution Hub team in La Porte, IN is growing.
- Benefit from working in La Porte, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Pay & Perks
- Compensation: $25-$31/Hour (approx. $29.5k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
Position Scope
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
Master the Terminal Yard
Our massive distribution center is looking for a skilled Yard Jockey to manage our trailer traffic overnight. You will pilot a highly maneuverable terminal tractor (yard goat) to shuttle 53-foot trailers between the staging yard and the active dock doors.
Why This Job Rocks:
- ★ No Traffic: You never leave the gated distribution yard. No DOT logbooks, no weigh stations, no highway stress.
- ★ Fast Paced: You will execute 50+ trailer moves per night. The shift flies by.
- ★ Great Pay: Enjoy a strong hourly base plus a highly lucrative night-shift differential.
Requirements: Class A CDL is highly preferred (though highly experienced non-CDL hostlers will be considered). Must be able to back trailers flawlessly in tight quarters and connect/disconnect air lines hundreds of times a night.
