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Redefined Transportation Inc

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CDL Class A Driver - Owner Operator

Fontana, CA · On-site

$1.0K - $3.0K/wk

Job Title: CDL-A Owner Operator - Intermodal Port Drayage Company: Redefined Transportation, Inc. Location: Long Beach, CA (Servicing LA/LB Terminals) Job Type: Full-Time / Contract About Redefined ...

Redefined Transportation Inc

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CDL Driver Class A

Riverside, CA · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

Class A CDL Driver - Port Drayage (Local / Home Daily) Company: Redefined Transportation Inc. Location: Long Beach, CA - Servicing the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach Job Type: Full-Time ...

cyberThink, Inc.

Logistics Drayage Coordinator

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

* Position Overview The Mobile Business Unit supports the global distribution of Samsung mobile devices with a focus on speed, reliability, and operational efficiency. The Logistics Coordinator (Air ...

Woongjin, Inc

Drayage Logistics Domestic Operator

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

Company Description For More Open Positions Visit us at: Our Mission WOONGJIN INC. is a rapidly growing team who provides a range of unique, exceptional, and enhanced services to our clients. We have ...

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How much do drayage jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average weekly pay for drayage in Riverside, CA is $1,589.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,234.62 and $1,805.77 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is drayage?

A drayage job involves transporting freight over short distances, typically between ports, rail yards, and distribution centers. Drayage drivers handle containerized cargo, often moving shipments from ships or trains to their next destination. This type of trucking is essential in the supply chain, ensuring goods transition smoothly between different modes of transport. Drayage jobs require specialized equipment, such as chassis to haul shipping containers. Drivers usually operate within a specific region, making it a crucial yet localized part of freight logistics.

What does a drayage worker do?

Drayage professionals are responsible for the short-haul movement of cargo containers between ports, rail terminals, warehouses, and distribution centers. On a typical day, you may coordinate pickup and delivery schedules, inspect and secure loads, handle required documentation, and communicate with dispatchers and facility personnel to resolve any issues or delays. The role requires careful attention to timing and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You’ll also spend a significant portion of your day driving and navigating port or urban environments, often working independently but with ongoing coordination with your team and customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed for drayage?

To thrive in drayage, a strong knowledge of freight logistics, transportation regulations, and efficient route planning is essential, often supported by a commercial driver's license (CDL) and experience with container handling. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS tracking devices, and port-specific software is commonly required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help drayage professionals excel when coordinating with customers, dispatchers, and terminal staff. These skills are crucial to ensure timely and compliant cargo transfers, minimize delays, and maintain smooth operations in a fast-paced logistics environment.

How do I get into drayage?

To get into drayage, you typically need a commercial driver's license (CDL) and experience driving heavy trucks. Knowledge of logistics, transportation regulations, and the use of equipment like chassis and containers is also important. Entry-level positions may require a clean driving record and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Drayage job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $82,667 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

Logistic Drayage Mgmt. Staff

Santa Ana, CA

SBT Global, Inc.
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Job description

Company Description

On-Site

1year Contract

Job Description
  • Monitor and manage the drayage process of shipment movement (receive Arrival Notices, ISF information before port arrival of vessel, create and send delivery(work) order, empty container return)
  • Manage relationships with selected drayage carriers and make urgent communication in case of emergency
  • Search plan B drayage carriers in case of lack of capacities
  • Share with daily container delivery schedules with drayage carriers
  • Analyze, create, edit, track and trace select LSPs such as drayage carriers, rail companies, rail terminals
  • Monitor and drive improvement to customer service goals including on-time delivery, product lead-times, and request-for-quote responsiveness
  • In case to use pre-pull yard, find the best solutions in time
  • Report monthly on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for drayage deliveries
  • Checking the delivery status and share with customers
  • Document corrective actions and improvement plans properly, and verify plan's effectiveness.
  • Perform ad-hoc reporting, as required.
  • Perform other job related duties as required
Qualifications
  •  Bachelor's degree preferred or GED
  •  Strong understanding of international transportation (especially ocean shipping) / freight forwarding industry
  • Excellent project and people management skills
  • Experience in establishing a transport plan that can optimize loading rate, transport time and logistics cost
  • Ability to manage within goals by considering in time, budget and business objectives
  • Analytical/focused/data-driven coupled with creative problem solving
  • Strong cross-functional teamwork, collaboration, interpersonal, with excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and other applications
  • Prioritization skill, able to shift focus to urgent issues while not falling behind on other duties
  • Ability to travel up to 20% in domestic and international
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