Target Dedicated Linehaul Driver-Night

Cranston Role Highlights

Flexible Role in Cranston: Target Dedicated Linehaul Driver - Night Shift Hiring Organization: Target Supply Chain Worksite: Cranston, RI

Pay: $80k-$105k/Year (approx. $44/Hour) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Project-based work with clear objectives.

Core Focus

Apply your your professional skills skills at our Cranston location.

• This Cranston-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Target Supply Chain team in Cranston, RI is growing.
• Benefit from working in Cranston, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.

About Target Corporation

Target's supply chain never sleeps. To ensure our store shelves are fully stocked and ready for guests when the doors open, our logistics network must move massive volumes of freight throughout the night. We pride ourselves on maintaining an exceptionally modern, safe, and technologically advanced commercial fleet, supported by a corporate culture that deeply respects the professionals who drive it.

A Timeline of Your Overnight Operations

• 8:00 PM - Dispatch & Pre-Trip: Arrive at the Distribution Center. Log into your electronic logging device (ELD) and conduct a highly meticulous DOT safety inspection of your modern commercial tractor and assigned trailer.
• 9:00 PM - Highway Transit: Hit the open interstate. Enjoy the solitude of night driving, avoiding daytime gridlock as you transport a fully loaded 53-foot dry van toward a regional hub or a distant high-volume retail location.
• 1:00 AM - Drop and Hook: Arrive at the destination terminal. Efficiently back into the staging area, drop your loaded trailer, and hook up to an empty or outbound trailer, maximizing your drive time without waiting for a live unload.
• 5:00 AM - Return & Post-Trip: Return safely to your home distribution center before the morning rush hour begins. Complete your post-trip paperwork and head home to rest.

The Target Advantage

Night shift linehaul drivers are the elite athletes of our supply chain. You will be rewarded with a premium mileage rate bolstered by night-shift differentials. Experience the peace of mind that comes with driving for a massive, stable corporation that offers unparalleled health benefits, paid time off, and a true commitment to safety.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age. You must possess a valid Class A CDL with an immaculate driving record. Minimum of 1 to 2 years of verifiable over-the-road or regional tractor-trailer experience is required. You must be comfortable and highly capable of managing fatigue and maintaining supreme situational awareness during overnight operations.