What is a Yard Jockey? A yard jockey is usually a truck driver whose job is moving trailers at a plant or warehouse. Just about every plant and warehouse have a large yard where products are brought in and sent out. The yard jockey moves trailers around the yard to and from the loading dock so when a truck driver comes to the plant or warehouse to pick up their load it is ready.
A yard jockey must be physically fit, able to communicate with other drivers, and keep the yard clean and orderly. Read More