CDL A Yard Driver - $26.76/HR

Job Location: Patterson, California. Route Type: Local. Type of Assignment: Temp to Hire. Transmission Type: Automatic.

About the role

TransForce is seeking a dependable CDL A Yard Driver for a local, on-site opportunity in Patterson, California. This role focuses primarily on yard operations, with occasional trailer shuttles to Modesto and locations throughout the Bay Area. The position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule and the potential to transition from temporary to permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard tractor and commercial vehicles with automatic transmission safely within the facility and on public roadways when required.
• Couple and uncouple tractors and trailers.
• Chock trailers when positioned for loading or unloading.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Communicate with dispatch, warehouse personnel, and management.
• Follow facility safety procedures and DOT requirements.
• Move, spot, and position loaded and empty trailers throughout the yard and at dock doors.
• Shuttle trailers between the Patterson facility, a Modesto warehouse, and Bay Area locations as needed.
• Handle no-touch freight.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• 1+ year of recent, relevant, and verifiable driving experience.
• Non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record with no major traffic violations or preventable accidents in the last 3 years.
• Must meet all DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Referral program.

Pay

Pay: $26.76 per hour. Estimated weekly gross: $1,350.

Schedule

Hours per week: 40. Schedule: Monday through Friday. Shift: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Overtime: Approximately 1 to 2 hours per day, based on operational needs. Employment type: Temp to perm. Start date: August 10, 2026.