CDL Driver - afternoon shift 3:00pm start time

Job Description

Job Description

Class A Yard Driver

Custom Goods LLC is currently looking for a Class A Yard Driver to join its safety-conscious team in Carson, CA. This individual will operate a yard truck (spotter/hostler) to move, spot, and shuttle trailers and containers within our facility and yard. This individual must take direction and work with little supervision to support our growing operations.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Move, spot, and shuttle trailers and containers between dock doors, staging areas, and yard parking spots within the facility.
• Hook and drop trailers according to dispatch instructions and yard check assignments.
• Perform inspections of your vehicle before and following each shift.
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned yard truck.
• Ensure the trailer hitch/fifth wheel is properly and securely attached to the yard truck.
• Communicate with dispatch and warehouse staff as needed using the truck tablet or radio.
• Conduct yard checks, verifying trailer/container numbers, seals, and locations.
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or equipment issues encountered.
• Always make safety a priority.
• Stage empty or loaded trailers for loading, unloading, or outbound pickup as directed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Class A CDL
• Active Medical card
• General mechanical knowledge
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations
• Overtime work required to meet department needs

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly, including in tight yard spaces.
• Ability to understand spoken/written English.
• Must have basic math skills for inventory counts.
• Be reliable, safe, and a team player.
• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality, and productivity, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Use three points of contact when entering/exiting the truck.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours.
• Walking on uneven surfaces is possible, though infrequently.
• Sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequent entering and exiting the vehicle to hook/unhook trailers.

AAP/EEO Statement

Custom Goods, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This commitment extends to all aspects of Quik Pick Express employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Custom Goods is a full-service logistics and transportation company headquartered in Carson, California, providing dependable freight, warehousing, and brokerage solutions to businesses across the country. Built on a foundation of reliability and hands-on service, CG combines the agility of a growing company with the operational discipline of an industry leader.
From dock to delivery, our team manages every link in the supply chain including trucking, freight brokerage, warehousing, and distribution helping our customers move goods efficiently and on time, every time. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships rooted in trust, communication, and consistent performance.
At CG, our people are our greatest asset. Whether you're behind the wheel, working the warehouse floor, or supporting our operations from the office, you're part of a team that values hard work, safety, and getting the job done right. We invest in our people with competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
As we continue to expand our operations and footprint, we're looking for driven, dependable people to grow with us because at Quick Pick Express, our success is built by the people who show up every day ready to deliver.

Company Description

Custom Goods is a full-service logistics and transportation company headquartered in Carson, California, providing dependable freight, warehousing, and brokerage solutions to businesses across the country. Built on a foundation of reliability and hands-on service, CG combines the agility of a growing company with the operational discipline of an industry leader.\r\nFrom dock to delivery, our team manages every link in the supply chain including trucking, freight brokerage, warehousing, and distribution helping our customers move goods efficiently and on time, every time. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships rooted in trust, communication, and consistent performance.\r\nAt CG, our people are our greatest asset. Whether you're behind the wheel, working the warehouse floor, or supporting our operations from the office, you're part of a team that values hard work, safety, and getting the job done right. We invest in our people with competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.\r\nAs we continue to expand our operations and footprint, we're looking for driven, dependable people to grow with us because at Quick Pick Express, our success is built by the people who show up every day ready to deliver.