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CDL Driver & Contractor Opportunities

Class A CDL port drayage opportunities in Washington.

SP Logistics is accepting applications for W-2 company driver roles and reviewing qualified 1099 contractor / owner-operator opportunities for local Seattle/Tacoma port and rail drayage work. Opportunities may include local container moves, port and rail yard work, appointment-driven dispatch, and customer-focused drayage service.

SP Logistics truck for Seattle Tacoma port drayage driver opportunities
Choose your path

Two ways to drive with SP Logistics.

W-2 company driver roles and 1099 contractor / owner-operator opportunities are reviewed separately so expectations, documentation, compensation structure, equipment, and responsibilities stay clear.

W-2 Company Driver

For drivers looking for an employee role with SP Logistics.

W-2 company driver roles may include company-provided equipment, local port and rail drayage work, payroll employment, company policies, and employee benefits where applicable. Schedule, pay, equipment, and benefits are reviewed during hiring.

  • Company driver position
  • Local Seattle/Tacoma drayage
  • Payroll employment
  • Benefits where applicable
  • Home-daily style local work when schedule allows
Apply as W-2 Driver
1099 Contractor / Owner-Operator

For qualified contractors reviewed under a separate arrangement.

1099 contractor / owner-operator opportunities are reviewed separately. Contractors are responsible for applicable taxes, contractor obligations, required documentation, equipment and insurance requirements where applicable, and terms under the contractor agreement.

  • Independent contractor opportunity
  • W-9 and contractor agreement required
  • Equipment and insurance requirements reviewed
  • Contract compensation / settlement terms reviewed
  • Lane fit and customer demand reviewed
Submit 1099 Contractor Interest
Local drayage work

Local Seattle/Tacoma port and rail drayage opportunities.

SP Logistics focuses on local Seattle/Tacoma port and rail drayage. Opportunities are reviewed based on experience, TWIC status, safety history, customer demand, lane fit, availability, and port or rail yard readiness.

W-2 company driver roles

W-2 roles may include local drayage work, company equipment, payroll employment, and employee benefits where applicable. Pay, schedule, equipment, and benefits are reviewed during hiring.

1099 contractor opportunities

Contractor opportunities are reviewed for qualified independent contractors / owner-operators. Contract terms, documentation, equipment expectations, insurance requirements, and lane fit are reviewed before onboarding.

Preferred experience

TWIC, port and rail yard experience, container drayage experience, overweight or tri-axle familiarity where applicable, strong safety history, reliable communication, and on-time appointment performance.

Minimum requirements

What applicants and contractors need.

Requirements may vary by opportunity, customer needs, lane fit, equipment setup, documentation, and approval.

Common requirements

  • Class A CDL
  • Current medical card
  • TWIC card or willing/able to obtain one
  • Two years verifiable tractor-trailer experience preferred
  • Port, rail, or container drayage experience preferred
  • Clean MVR and acceptable safety history
  • Ability to meet port, rail, terminal, receiver, and customer appointment requirements

Additional W-2 requirements

  • Ability to follow company policies and dispatch procedures
  • Availability for assigned local drayage work
  • Driver onboarding and employment verification
  • Company-specific safety, training, and payroll requirements
  • Pay structure reviewed during hiring based on role, experience, schedule, and applicable compensation requirements

Additional 1099 contractor requirements

  • W-9 required
  • Contractor agreement required
  • Proof of business / contractor documentation where applicable
  • Equipment information if contractor-provided equipment is used
  • Insurance documentation if applicable
  • Contractor approval based on lane fit, documentation, equipment, safety history, and customer needs
How to apply

Apply or submit contractor interest.

Send your name, phone number, CDL experience, TWIC status, port or rail experience, safety background, and whether you are interested in a W-2 company driver role or a 1099 contractor / owner-operator opportunity.

FAQ

Questions before you drive with us.

These answers help drivers and contractors understand how SP Logistics reviews W-2 applications and contractor interest.

Is this a W-2 role or a 1099 contractor opportunity?

SP Logistics reviews both W-2 company driver applications and 1099 contractor / owner-operator interest. The right path depends on the driver’s goals, documentation, equipment setup, experience, safety history, and the opportunity being reviewed.

Do you offer company driver roles?

Yes. W-2 company driver roles may be available based on hiring needs, experience, safety history, TWIC status, port or rail readiness, and company requirements.

Do you offer 1099 contractor opportunities?

Yes. SP Logistics reviews qualified 1099 contractor / owner-operator opportunities separately. Contractor approval depends on required documentation, agreement terms, equipment and insurance requirements where applicable, safety history, and lane fit.

Do I need a TWIC card?

TWIC is preferred for Seattle/Tacoma port and rail drayage. Applicants without TWIC should be willing and able to obtain one.

Do contractors need their own truck?

Equipment expectations are reviewed during contractor onboarding and depend on the opportunity, documentation, customer requirements, insurance requirements where applicable, and agreement terms.

Are weekends off?

Many local drayage opportunities are weekday-focused, but schedules depend on port, rail, receiver, customer, appointment and dispatch requirements.

Is work guaranteed?

Work availability depends on customer demand, lane fit, terminal and rail conditions, receiver schedules, equipment availability, safety history, documentation, and approval.

How do I apply?

Email your name, phone number, CDL experience, TWIC status, port or rail experience, safety background, and whether you are interested in a W-2 company driver role or a 1099 contractor / owner-operator opportunity.