Glossary
Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading
Hostler (or Hustler)
Hostler (or Hustler) is the tractor that pulls containers around the pier for positioning. Also known as a yard hustler.
Hostler (or Hustler) is the tractor that pulls containers around the pier for positioning. Also known as a yard hustler. It is a tractor, usually unlicensed, for moving containers within a yard. An employees who drives a tractor for the purpose of moving cargo within a container yard.
