Yard Hostler Driver
About the job
- Must have a clean driving record and pass an MVR background screening.
- Previous experience as a Yard Hostler/Yard Goat operating yard equipment or tractor-trailers is required; a minimum of 2+ years is highly preferred.
- Experience repositioning, driving, and hauling international and/or domestic containers is required.
- Must have exceptional mirror-backing and maneuvering skills in tight, congested, and busy industrial spaces.
- Must have working knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and vehicle safety control systems.
- Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, handle receipts, maintain logs, and use handheld minicomputers or tablets.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and frequently climbing in and out of the tractor cab.
- Must be able to safely lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Department of Transportation medical standards, including passing a drug and alcohol test.
- Drive specialized terminal tractors to maneuver 53-foot trailers between parking stalls, staging zones, and active loading docks.
- Use in-cab hydraulic lifts to raise and lower trailer legs without manually cranking landing gear.
- Verify trailer numbers and log each trailer movement using onboard digital systems, inventory tracking tools, or dockyard management systems.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard tractors and trailers; chock trailer wheels, manage dock locks, and report damage or maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Communicate with warehouse, dock, and logistics staff via two-way radio or phone to ensure trailers are placed correctly for loading and unloading schedules.
- Keep the yard clean, organized, and safe.
- Use assigned fuel stations to fuel vehicles as needed and complete driver vehicle inspection reports and logs accurately.
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Yard Hostler/Yard Goat operating yard equipment or tractor-trailers is highly preferred.
About the company
Cargomatic operates a logistics technology platform that connects shippers with local truckers in real time. It matches freight loads with available trucking capacity, focusing on drayage and nearby, short‑haul moves to enable on‑demand trucking services. The system works by signaling available loads to nearby carriers through the platform (and vice versa), letting shippers post freight and drivers accept jobs, all aiming to move shipments quickly and efficiently. Compared with competitors, Cargomatic emphasizes real‑time, local trucking connections and has grown through multiple funding rounds to scale its platform, supported by investors such as Warburg Pincus and Canaan Partners. Its goal is to make freight transportation more connected and efficient by expanding access to on‑demand local trucking solutions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$55.8M
Headquarters
Long Beach, California
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cargomatic is exhibiting at IANA Intermodal Expo 2026 in Long Beach next week.
- Its 2026 careers page lists multiple open roles, including AI, data, and account management.
- Port congestion and intermodal complexity keep demand high for faster drayage coordination tools.
What critics are saying
- No disclosed funding since 2018 leaves Cargomatic vulnerable against better-capitalized logistics rivals.
- FreightWaves reported 2016 leadership exits and 2019 layoffs, signaling recurring execution strain.
- A failed shipper-carrier liquidity loop kills the marketplace and ends Cargomatic’s business model.
What makes Cargomatic unique
- Cargomatic covers top 20 U.S. ports with drayage, LTL, warehousing, and storage.
- Its AI-enabled marketplace matches real-time cargo space and drivers for local freight.
- Genesee & Wyoming partnership embeds Cargomatic into rail terminal and transload networks.
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