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Cowan Systems

CDL A Local Yard Jockey Driver - Dedicated Home Daily Yard Jockey Job in Riverville, VA in Amherst , VA

Pay: $18/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Amherst, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

$33,519 / year median in Virginia

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

CDL-A Local Yard Jockey NEW $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! More Home Time. Better Balance. CDL Jobs That Work for You. Join Cowan Systems and experience a truck driving career that gets you home every day. We offer predictable pay and schedules, as well as top-notch equipment and 24/7 support. Let's get rolling — Apply today for our Dedicated Yard Jockey truck driving position in the Riverville, VA area! Eligible candidates must have a Class A CDL with nine (9) months of verifiable experience in the last three (3) years (Must be Dry Van, Reefer, Container, Flatbed and/or Tanker experience)

Yard Jockey:

$5,000 sign-on bonus Must start by September 18th, 2026 Starting pay: $18.00 per hour Overtime pay after 40 hours Earn $950-$1,050 per week Average 12 hour shift 4 days (long week), 3 days (short week); rotating Night shift differential All Cowan Yard Jockey Drivers will enjoy:

Full Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days of employment 401k with company match & $20,000 life insurance New PTO incentive - accrue PTO within your first year as a professional driver for Cowan Systems! Essential Freight = Job Stability! Guaranteed increases with options to earn more by working a weekend or 6th day Paid orientation with single room hotel stay

Requirements:

CDL A License Nine months of verifiable Class A experience in the last 3 years Must have Dry Van, Reefer, Container, Flatbed and/or Tanker experience Consistent Class A driving experience Safe driving record Legacy Matters; Cowan Systems Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary! For 100 Years, our Team Cowan Drivers have been our greatest asset, a fact that remains true today as we recognize a Century of Excellence in the industry. Join Team Cowan and you will experience first-hand our commitment to putting our drivers first: a huge reason why so many of our drivers have been with us for 10, 15, 20 years and more! You will receive Competitive Pay, Consistent Lanes and a commitment to providing you with the latest State-of-the-art Equipment. You are Never Alone when you are on the road with us; our Award-winning Support team always has your back. Join Team Cowan and Apply Today!