Non-CDL Escort Driver

palmettoyachtmanagement1· Fleet
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📍 Fort Pierce, Florida, United States📍 HybridFull Time

About this role

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



Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Non-CDL Escort Driver position at palmettoyachtmanagement1?
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Where is the Non-CDL Escort Driver position at palmettoyachtmanagement1 located?
This Non-CDL Escort Driver role at palmettoyachtmanagement1 is based in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States, Hybrid. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Non-CDL Escort Driver role at palmettoyachtmanagement1 full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Non-CDL Escort Driver role in the Fleet department at palmettoyachtmanagement1.
Which team or department does the Non-CDL Escort Driver at palmettoyachtmanagement1 belong to?
This Non-CDL Escort Driver position is part of the Fleet department at palmettoyachtmanagement1. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Non-CDL Escort Driver job at palmettoyachtmanagement1 posted?
This Non-CDL Escort Driver position at palmettoyachtmanagement1 was posted on Apr 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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