Non-CDL Escort Driver

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