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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 Ohio is $20.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.38 and $18.27 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.

What job categories do people searching Yellow Freight jobs in Ohio look for?

The top searched job categories for Yellow Freight jobs in Ohio are:

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Yellow Freight jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Yellow Freight job openings:

Infographic showing various Yellow Freight job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,003 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Apprentice Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Penske Logistics

Penske Truck Leasing

Marion, OH • On-site

$26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Penske Truck Leasing rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 386 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 366 rated logistics


Job description

Must be a graduate of a Penske approved CDL School (CDL 160, Ivy Tech, Truck Drivers Institute, New England Tractor Trailer Training School), or a current or former member of the US Armed Forces

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

• Earn $26.00 per hour

• No touch freight, drop and hook

• Local, home daily

You will drive:

• Late model, Penske Truck Leasing 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

What you will do:

• Drivers will deliver freight to assigned locations

• Drop and hook

• Provide high-level customer service while making deliveries

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday

• 6:00am start

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 for a new mission with the same values? If you’re a veteran with a CDL or a recent CDL school grad from a Penske approved school, and have less than 12 months of commercial driving experience, put your new truck-driving skills to work as an Apprentice Truck Driver for Penske. As a driver apprentice, you’ll learn critical skills to build your career while you work and receive all the great pay and benefits of a full-time job. Penske offers on-the-job training to hone your existing skills as a Class A licensed driver. Join a team of proud, professional truck drivers committed to delivering products safely and on time for some of the world’s biggest brands. (Yes, we’re more than just the yellow trucks.)

You’ll work for a stable, nationwide company that is known for having the best equipment an outstanding safety record and thrives with structure and a strong work ethic based on professionalism, respect, and teamwork. We pay every Friday, and for this driving position, you’re home daily. Yes, daily.

Your next mission starts here. Come drive for Penske!

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: 2509 Marion-Williamsport Rd West

Primary Location: US-OH-Marion

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2610553


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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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