Non-CDL Escort Driver

Confidential

Fort Pierce, Florida Hybrid permanent

Posted: April 6, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

Start Your Career in the Boat Transportation Industry

Looking to get into the transportation industry—but don’t yet have a CDL or experience?

This is your opportunity.

Palmetto Yacht Management is hiring Non-CDL Escort Drivers to support our vessel transport operations across the East Coast. This role is designed as an on-the-job training (OJT) apprenticeship, providing a direct path to becoming a professional driver within one of the nation’s leading boat transportation companies.

💡 Why This Role Stands Out

Paid Apprenticeship – Learn while you earn

Direct Path to CDL Driver Roles

Hands-On Training with Experienced Operators

Exposure to High-Value Vessel Transport Operations

Opportunity to Grow with a Rapidly Expanding Company

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

As an Escort Driver, you play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient transport of oversized vessels.

Your responsibilities include:

Operating escort vehicles for boat transports (no CDL required)

Supporting drivers with routing, safety awareness, and communication

Assisting with loading and unloading vessels

Yard operations including:

Boat staging and positioning

Trailer spotting (“yard jockey” work)

Boat detailing and prep prior to delivery

Basic mechanical support and troubleshooting of trailers and equipment

Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections

Maintaining a professional presence with OEMs, dealers, and clients

🧠 What We’re Looking For

We’re not just hiring escort drivers—we’re building future operators.

Strong mechanical aptitude (trailers, equipment, or marine preferred)

Natural problem solver who can think on their feet

Comfortable working outdoors and traveling

Strong work ethic and reliability

Ability to follow direction and communicate clearly

Interest in growing into a CDL / Transport Driver role

🎯 Ideal Candidate

18+ years old

Trade school or vocational mindset preferred (college not required)

Background in:

Automotive / mechanical work

Marine industry

Equipment operation

General labor with tools

📈 Career Path

This is not a dead-end job.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance into:

➡️ Lead Escort Driver
➡️ Transport Driver (CDL Track)
➡️ Logistics / Operations Roles

💼 Compensation & Perks

Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)

Travel opportunities across the Southeast and beyond

Hands-on training from industry professionals

Opportunity for rapid advancement

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