Interested in doing port jobs? At NEXT, we are quickly ramping up our available port jobs. We primarily focus on Southern California (Port of LA / Port of Long Beach) so you can stay local and make up to $1,000/day with competitive market rates. 

Being a port eligible carrier will unlock on average an additional 30-50 paid jobs per week.

Licensing Requirements

In order to gain access to the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach you must have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential or T.W.I.C. card. If you are not in possession of a TWIC you can learn more here

You must also posses a valid Class A Commercial Driver license.

Insurance Requirements

Valid commercial insurance is required. NEXT Trucking must be added as an additional insured. Your Certificate of Insurance (Acord Certificate/Declaration page) must include the following coverage: 

• Auto Liability (min $1M) 

• Motor Truck Cargo (min $100K)

• Non-owned Trailer Interchange (min $30K)

Equipment Requirements

In order to haul port loads you must have a registered 2-3 axle Power Only unit that meets the following criteria:

• Port Eligible (previously registered with PDTR if model year 2010 or older)

• Meets or exceeds California Air Resource Board (C.A.R.B) compliance standards
(A Drayage Truck that is equipped with an engine that meets or exceeds 2007 model year California or federal heavy-duty Diesel-Fueled On-Road emission standards)

• Willingness to obtain an RFID tag

Interested in learning more? 

Click here to send an email to our Carrier Account Managers.
Call us at 855.688.6398 and speak with a Carrier Account Manager.

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