CDL A Local Switcher Driver in Lyndhurst, NJ

NRT is seeking a skilled and reliable CDL A local switcher driver in Lyndhurst, NJ for second shift
. The Switcher safely moves trailers to and from the warehouse dock to yard locations in a timely and professional manner with daily reports. Become part of our legacy, because at NRT you are not a number on a list but a valued member of a family-oriented, driver-focused, logistics company!

• Hourly Rate: $26
• Average Weekly: $1,000 to $1,200
• Bonuses
  • Driver Referral Bonus
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

• Great Health Benefits
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Positive Work Environment
• Commitment to driver safety and success

• Home daily
• Local, moving trailers to and from warehouse dock to yard locations
• Shift: 2nd shift, 4:00pm-12:30am
  • Monday-Friday
• No Touch Freight

• Switcher position
• Automatic Transmission

• Must be at least 23 years of age
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Minimum 1 year of Class A driving experience or equivalent military experience
• Clean driving record (MVR, PSP, and previous employment)
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug screening and meet DOT medical requirements
• Current DOT physical certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
• Ability to manage time effectively and plan routes efficiently
• Extended periods of sitting while operating vehicles for multiple days
• Manual dexterity for vehicle operation and equipment management
• Occasional heavy lifting (50+ pounds) for cargo handling
• High levels of concentration and situational awareness over long drives
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Physical capability for climbing in and out of truck cabs and trailers
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment
• Must live within 20 miles of Lyndhurst, NJ

• Manual Dexterity:
  Frequent use of hands and feet to operate vehicles, controls, and equipment.
• Heavy Lifting:
  Occasional lifting, carrying, and securing cargo, sometimes over 50 lbs.
• Extended Sitting:
  Long periods of sitting while operating vehicles for multiple days.
• Focus & Navigation:
  Continuous concentration on driving, navigation, and situational awareness.
• Variable
  
  Hours:
  
  Work may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and overnight trips.
• Weather Exposure:
  Loading and unloading operations may occur in various weather conditions.
• Climbing & Balancing:
  Entering/exiting truck cabs and trailers and securing cargo safely.
• Safety Compliance:
  Follow all safety regulations, including proper use of protective equipment.

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network.

We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.