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Forward Air

Class A CDL Yard Jockey: Part-Time and Competitive Hourly Rates

Pay: $26/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Des Plaines, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Yard Truck Driver drives trucks within a specific, small environment such as a factory yard or a rail yard. Often requires more experience due to tight spaces. May require forklift experience.

$33,537 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Hiring Part-Time Local Class A Yard Jockey•Des Plaines, IL•$26.00 / Hour Driving for Forward's local division, part-time Yard Jockeys find stronger earnings, better benefits, and a hassle-free career from a company with 40 years of experience. Offering competitive hourly rates, work-life balance, and reliable home time. Forward Air is hiring Class A Yard Jockeys in Des Plaines, Illinois to seal and move trailers around the yard at our terminal. Want to hear more about this opportunity? Call (855) 396-3750 to speak with a local recruiter today.

Drive With Forward:

Compensation:

$26.00/

Hour Set Schedule:

Saturday•

Sunday Saturday:

2:00 AM•10:30

AM Sunday:

4:00 AM•12:30 PM Great work-life balance Hourly pay provides dependable earnings while completing your routes in a day Seal and move 50-100 trailers a day around our terminal

A Better Driving Career:

Yard Jockeys who choose Forward have access to an array of incentives including: Performance bonuses Employee stock purchase program Support from a local team that understands the work you do every day

Qualifications:

12 months of driving experience in the past 3 years Must be at least 23 years of age Strong commitment to safety Your Truck Should Be Where You Live. If you're ready for $26.00/hour, home daily and a consistent schedule, it may be time to Move Forward. Apply today or call (855) 396-3750 to speak with a recruiter and learn more about our Des Plaines, IL local driving opportunities.