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Driver Intern Program -Stephenville

Stephenville, TX · On-site

$11 - $14.75/hr

The Intern will be proficient in duties assigned to the Safety Lane and begin training on terminal tractor procedures and yard traffic management. Phase Two: Shop/Tire Bay * The Intern will learn to ...

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Driver Intern Program - Portales NM

Portales, NM · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

The Intern will be proficient in duties assigned to the Safety Lane and begin training on terminal tractor procedures and yard traffic management. Phase Two: Shop/Tire Bay * The Intern will learn to ...

IWS Group

Yard Jockey-Switcher

Edison, NJ

$18.50/hr

The ideal candidate has experience operating a yard truck (Ottawa/Terminal Tractor), works well in a fast-paced environment, and prioritizes safety. Responsibilities * Move trailers to and from dock ...

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Yard Mule Driver - Dayton

Dayton, TX

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Key Responsibilities Operate a yard mule/terminal tractor to move trailers and containers safely throughout the facility Position trailers at loading docks for shipping and receiving operations Move ...

Louis Dreyfus

Terminal Operator-Tractor Driver

Port Allen, LA · On-site

$18.50 - $21.50/hr

Mastery of the safe operational capabilities of a skid steer tractor working in a hopper barge simultaneously with the Heyl Patterson barge Unloader discharging grain and grain by-products. • ...

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How much do terminal tractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for terminal tractor in the United States is $24.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Terminal Tractor vs Yard Spotter?

AspectTerminal TractorYard Spotter
Primary UseHauling trailers within ports, terminals, or industrial sitesMoving trailers within a yard or parking area
Work EnvironmentPorts, shipping yards, industrial facilitiesDistribution centers, warehouses, parking lots
Required CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL), safety trainingTypically CDL not required, but may need safety certification
Vehicle TypeHeavy-duty terminal tractors with fifth-wheel couplingSmaller yard trucks or terminal tractors

While both Terminal Tractors and Yard Spotters are used to move trailers, Terminal Tractors are designed for longer hauls within ports and industrial sites, often requiring CDL licenses. Yard Spotters are primarily used for short-distance trailer movements within yards or parking areas, often without the need for CDL. Understanding these differences helps employers and workers choose the right equipment for their specific logistics needs.

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Infographic showing various Terminal Tractor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,221 per year, or $24.1 per hour.
Driver Intern Program -Stephenville

Driver Intern Program -Stephenville

Western Dairy Transport

Stephenville, TX • On-site

$11 - $14.75/hr

Internship

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Job description

Expectations/Requirements
The Western Dairy Transport Internship Program provides an opportunity to persons who lack the experience and training to obtain a commercial driver's license. This opportunity will help them become familiar with all aspects of a driver's position.
Requirement to enter program:
  1. Must be between the ages of 18 and 23 years.
  2. Have a valid drivers license.
  3. Consent to a background check before attending driving school or at the time of employment, at Western Dairy Transports discretion.

Participant expectations are:
  1. Work an assigned schedule and be on time.
  2. Take and pass an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test and later be subject to random testing.
  3. Check with your supervisor before taking time off or missing work.
  4. To learn and follow the rules of each progression safely.
  5. Progression will be approved by a satisfactory report from your supervisor of your duties learned and performed.
  6. If a supervisor does not approve your progressions or the Intern cannot complete training, testing, or safety practices, WDT can terminate the internship.

Your supervisor will regularly document progression by evaluation forms and four qualification tests per phase.
The progression will be structured as follows:
Phase One: Safety Lane
  1. The Intern will learn to wear the proper personal protection equipment, fueling techniques (S,V only), tractor sanitation, and communication with the drivers.
  2. The Intern will learn to perform a daily visual inspection of trucks, trailers, and proper tire inflation (S,V only). The Intern should also learn to properly document and report repairs needed on equipment.
  3. The Intern will learn USDOT equipment rules and make minor repairs under supervision. During this process, the Intern will also learn the minimum standards for an annual inspection and be familiar with adjusting brakes.
  4. The Intern will be proficient in duties assigned to the Safety Lane and begin training on terminal tractor procedures and yard traffic management.

Phase Two: Shop/Tire Bay
  1. The Intern will learn to wear the proper personal protection equipment, communication with the drivers, and safety procedures/policies.
  2. The Intern will become familiar with the Shop/Tire Bay operations.
  3. The Intern will become familiar with the components and the maintenance of trucks and trailers.
  4. The Intern will learn the OSHA requirements for the safety procedure of individual tasks to be performed in the shop/tire bay.
  5. The Intern will be proficient in duties assigned to the Shop/Tire Bay.

Phase Three: CIP
  1. The Intern will learn to wear the proper personal protection equipment, communication with the drivers, and safety procedures/policies.
  2. The Intern will become familiar with the CIP Bay operations.
  3. The Intern will be proficient in duties assigned to the CIP Bay and begin training on terminal tractor procedures (no backing is allowed in this phase) and yard traffic management.
  4. The Intern will learn the safe coupling/decoupling of trailers.
  5. The Intern will learn the OSHA requirements for the safety procedure of individual tasks to be performed in the CIP Bay.

Phase Four: Terminal Tractor
  1. The Intern will learn to wear the proper personal protection equipment, communication with the drivers, and safety procedures/policies.
  2. The Intern will learn the safe operations of the Terminal Tractor.
  3. The Intern will learn the safe coupling/decoupling and movement including backing of trailers.
  4. The Intern will learn to perform a daily visual inspection of terminal tractors, trailers, and proper tire inflation. The Intern should also learn to properly document and report repairs needed on equipment.

Upon successful completion of the four phases the Intern will be transitioned into the role of an employee and be assigned to a department within the company. Upon reaching age 21, you will continue to the RCTA driver training school in Bryan or Abernathy, Texas. The Intern will then attend a six-week entry-level driver program that will result in a Class A CDL and a tank endorsement.
After Class A CDL with tank endorsement is obtained, the Intern phase will transition to the Driver Apprentice phase. The Driver Apprentice will complete up to 10,000 training miles with a qualified driver trainer. The Driver Apprentice will then transition to a Journeyman Driver status.
The Journeyman Driver is restricted to operate in specified rural farm routes. Driver Trainers will evaluate progression every 30 days and provide an additional 3,000 to 6,000 miles of training. Upon completing one year as Journeyman Driver, WDT will promote the participant to a qualified WDT Driver.

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