Target Local Fleet Straight Truck Driver(Contract)-Gulfport,MS

Opportunity in Gulfport

Primary Details

• Position: Target Local Fleet Straight Truck Driver (Flexible/Contract, Gulfport)
• Company: Target Logistics
• Location: Gulfport, MS
• This Gulfport-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Target Logistics team in Gulfport, MS is growing.
• Benefit from working in Gulfport, a key hub for the Retail Logistics industry.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay: $22-$27/Hour (approx. $51.3k/Year)
• Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
• Set your own schedule.

Day-to-Day

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Gulfport location.

About Target Corporation

At Target, we believe in bringing joy to everyday life. To ensure our smaller-format stores and urban locations remain fully stocked with the products our guests need, we utilize a specialized fleet of local commercial vehicles. We are deeply committed to empowering our team members, providing them with modern, well-maintained equipment and a safe, respectful working environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking highly skilled and professional individuals to join our local logistics network as a Target Local Fleet Straight Truck Driver. This role is essential for navigating environments where traditional 53-foot semi-trailers cannot operate, executing vital store replenishment runs throughout urban and densely populated suburban areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Urban Navigation: Safely operate a commercial 24-to-26-foot straight truck (box truck) through congested city streets and tight commercial alleyways.
• Store Replenishment: Transport palletized freight directly from local sorting hubs to Target retail store receiving docks.
• Freight Handling: Utilize hydraulic liftgates and heavy-duty manual or electric pallet jacks to carefully unload retail merchandise safely into the store's backroom.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintaining perfect adherence to all DOT safety regulations.

Qualifications and Total Rewards

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age with a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) equipped with an Air Brake endorsement. You must possess a clean motor vehicle record and the physical stamina to maneuver heavy palletized freight. Target provides an excellent hourly wage, predictable daytime or evening schedules ensuring daily home time, a 10% team member store discount, and premium healthcare benefits.