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Yellow Freight Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lumper

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$18.50/hr

Load/Unload and break down freight onto good wood pallets, at a pace that meets or exceeds ... Identify color coded safety & warning areas/notices (most commonly colored yellow and red and some ...

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

... baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between ... Ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow. Perks & Benefits * Want your pay in advance?

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

... baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between ... Ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow. Perks & Benefits * Want your pay in advance?

$15.50 - $19/hr

... baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between ... Ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow. Perks & Benefits * Want your pay in advance?

Air Cargo Ramp Clerk- SEA

Seattle, WA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

... baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between ... Ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow. Perks & Benefits * Want your pay in advance?

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How much do yellow freight jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for yellow freight in the United States is $21.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Yellow Freight?

A Yellow Freight job typically refers to employment with Yellow Corporation, a freight and logistics company specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Positions range from truck drivers and dock workers to office and management roles. Truck drivers primarily transport freight between terminals, while dock workers handle loading and unloading shipments. Employees often receive competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in the transportation industry.

What does a Yellow Freight do?

A typical day at Yellow Freight can involve activities such as loading and unloading trailers, verifying shipments against paperwork, operating various warehouse equipment, and collaborating closely with your team to meet delivery deadlines. Drivers may spend much of their day on the road, following scheduled routes and making sure freight is delivered safely and on time. Warehouse and dock staff often work in fast-paced environments, requiring effective communication and adherence to safety protocols. Teamwork is a constant, as smooth coordination with dispatchers, supervisors, and fellow workers ensures customer satisfaction and efficient operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Yellow Freight position?

To thrive in a Yellow Freight role (such as dockworker, driver, or logistics coordinator), you need a solid understanding of freight handling, loading and unloading procedures, and basic logistics or transportation principles, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), forklifts, pallet jacks, and, for drivers, a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) is often required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and communication skills are crucial for safe, efficient operations and customer satisfaction. These abilities help maintain the flow of goods, uphold safety standards, and ensure reliable service for clients and partners.

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Infographic showing various Yellow Freight job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,181 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Truck Driver - CDL Class A No Touch Freight - Penske Logistics

Penske

Amarillo, TX • On-site

$79 - $86/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Penske Corporation rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 366 rated logistics


Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers
  • Average $81770 annually
  • 5-day work week
  • Local, home daily
  • No touch freight
What you will do:
  • Shuttling trailers from the distributions center to stores
  • Average 50 hours worked per week and 10 drop and hooks per week
  • Maintain professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers
  • Home Daily
Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday
  • Dispatch: 11pm until completion
You will drive:
  • Late model, Penske maintained trucks
  • Best-in-class specs designed for comfort and safety
  • Equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras helping to ensure safety for all
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Paid vacation and holidays day 1
  • Generous retirement benefits
  • Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision
  • Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
  • Company-provided uniforms and safety footwear
  • Employee discount benefit program
  • Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral
  • Safety incentive program
  • Premier Driver Recognition Program
Why Penske?

Ready to put your truck-driving career in high gear? Make the shift and fuel your career as a CDL Class A Truck Driver for Penske. When you join Penske, you join a team of professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time. And we’re proud to haul freight for some of the world’s leading brands. (Yes, we’re more than just the yellow trucks.)

But it’s more than that. It’s about incredible customer service and building relationships with your accounts. When you drive for Penske, you’re representing Penske, but you’re also representing your clients. In fact, you’ll probably be driving their branded trucks and wearing their uniform.

You’ll be on the move with Penske and so will your career. We have tons of training opportunities for you. And with locations across the nation, you can also move to a new city.

Best of all, you’ll be with a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment, great management, clear communication and a fantastic safety record. We pay every Friday, and for most of our driving positions, you’re home daily. Yes, daily. Are you ready to take it to the next level? Come drive for Penske.

Qualifications:
  • Valid Class A CDL required. Applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence
  • Currently hold, or ability to obtain, a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card required
  • 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years
  • 3 years DMV/MVR record with two or fewer moving violations or accidents
  • In order to be compliant with federal law (49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2)), this role requires English language proficiency
  • Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
  • This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
  • The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The associate must be able to see and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
  • The associate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Driver

Job Family: Drivers

Address: 2004 S Bolton St

Primary Location: US-TX-Amarillo

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

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When you join Penske, you're joining a team that cares about doing its best. At each location, there's a strong sense of teamwork. We're all working together to move our customers forward. That's true for the 11,000+ vehicle repair associates who are working at hundreds of locations across the United States. Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske's product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more.

Industry

Automobile dealers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bloomfield Hills, MI, US