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Yellow Freight Driving Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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... baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between ... green, and yellow. * Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by ...

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between ... green, and yellow. * Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by ...

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How much do yellow freight driving jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for yellow freight driving in California is $30.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $27.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Yellow Freight driving?

A Yellow Freight Driving job involves operating commercial trucks to transport freight for Yellow, a well-known trucking and logistics company. Drivers typically handle less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, making multiple stops to pick up and deliver goods. The role may include local, regional, or long-haul routes depending on the specific position. Drivers must have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and comply with safety regulations. This job offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in the transportation industry.

What does a typical workday look like for a Yellow Freight driver?

A typical day for a Yellow Freight Driver involves conducting pre-trip inspections, securing freight, planning efficient delivery routes, and transporting goods to various destinations according to a set schedule. Drivers often work independently but communicate regularly with dispatchers and warehouse teams to receive instructions and updates, and they may interact with customers upon delivery. The job can include long hours on the road, variable weather conditions, and tight deadlines, but employers often provide support and tools to help drivers succeed. Many drivers appreciate the autonomy, clear processes, and the opportunity for overtime or advancement into specialized or supervisory freight roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Yellow Freight driving, and why are they important?

To thrive in Yellow Freight Driving, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), a strong safety record, and solid expertise in operating heavy-duty freight vehicles. Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs), GPS navigation systems, and routine vehicle inspection protocols is typically required. Excellent time management, professionalism, and communication skills help drivers coordinate with dispatch, clients, and warehouse staff. These abilities are crucial for maintaining safety, meeting delivery deadlines, and representing the company positively during customer interactions.

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Infographic showing various Yellow Freight Driving job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,236 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske Truck Leasing

Richmond, CA • On-site

$31.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Penske Truck Leasing rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 385 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 366 rated logistics


Job description

Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers

$31.50 per hour, OT after 8 hours

Home daily

You will drive:

• Late model, Penske Truck Leasing trucks

• Best-in-class specs designed for comfort

• Equipped with inward and outward facing in-cab cameras helping to ensure safety for all

What you will do:

• Touch freight

• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers

• Home Daily

Schedule:

• Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

• 8pm to 11pm dispatch

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Paid vacation and holidays day one

• Generous retirement benefits

• Excellent health care coverage-medical, dental, and vision

• Short and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance

• Company-provided uniforms

• Employee discount benefit program

• Driver referral bonus program up to $5000 per referral

• Safety incentive program

• Premier Driver Recognition Program

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more, visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/ .

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

• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

• 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 regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and 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: 2100 Atlas Road

Primary Location: US-CA-Richmond

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2607936


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About Penske Truck Leasing

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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 9,000 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

Commercial equipment rental and leasing and transportation and warehousing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Reading, PA, US

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