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Professional Driver jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to sponsor EB-3 skilled worker petitions, covering roles from long-haul trucking to commercial transit. The PERM labor certification process requires employers to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 on your behalf, leading to lawful permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
The Future of Health Starts with You.
Our Knoxville, TN Distribution Center is looking for a dynamic and motivated driver associate to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to work for a company that has the rare mix of a fun yet high-paced and professional work environment.
We currently have the following Bulk driver professional position available:
- Monday to Friday 6:00AM until route is complete.
- $22.14/hr
Maximize your earning potential at McKesson with rewarding incentive programs. We offer the ability to earn up to 10% more in incentive pay for achieving your goals with additional stretch opportunities for an extra 6%. Incentive is paid out every 4 weeks.
Sign-On Bonus: Eligible candidates will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus, with $500 paid after 90 days of employment and an additional $500 paid after six months of employment.
What You’ll Do
Local Routes - Local routes, home daily - we value your weekends! Be outside building client relationships face-to-face, not sitting behind a desk!
Keep Your Edge - Stay on top of your game during your shift by moving efficiently to ensure that life-changing products are shipped quickly and accurately through effective order fulfillment management.
Stay Fit - Employees can earn health discounts by participating in our Vitality Wellness program, which rewards you for staying active as you work.
Always Learning - We offer on the job training to certify you in driving our power industrial equipment, specialized processes and certify you to operate our advanced automation.
What You’ll Need
- Required to have a current valid US Driver’s License
- Ability to maintain a safe driving history
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Demonstrated excellent verbal communication and customer service skills
- Problem resolution skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
- Frequently required to sit for 3 or more hours
- Frequently required to stand for 3 or more hours
- Must successfully complete and be able to maintain requirements of physical set by DOT
- 6 months+ experience in a bulk/straight truck or larger delivery vehicle
Your Work Environment, Benefits & Perks
At McKesson, our top priority is health, and we know this begins with our employees. That’s why we have designed a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee’s.
Physical Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Vitality, our program that helps decrease premium costs
Mental Health: work/life balance, flexible work environment, PTO, and holidays
Financial Health: 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program, and educational assistance
Total Rewards was built to serve the different needs of our diverse employee population to ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding McKesson Benefits,
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors: career level, experience, skills, fairness & equity, and geographical markets. In addition to salary, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities, may be offered.
In situations of high demand, there could be instances when our team needs to work beyond their scheduled times so our customers and their patients can get the healthcare products they need. We do our best to share schedules two weeks in advance to help our associates plan. Hours worked beyond scheduled time will receive overtime pay.
Available shifts may change and will be discussed at time of interview
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
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Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
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Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
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401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
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Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
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Flexible Work Environment
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A culture powered by belonging
By fostering a culture of belonging, we advance our goal of being the best place to work in healthcare—connecting the right talent to the right roles to solve our most critical challenges.
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Verify your CDL meets federal standards
Your foreign commercial driving license must be evaluated against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CDL standards before PERM recruitment begins. Get a credential assessment from a DOL-recognized evaluator so your employer can accurately document your qualifications in the prevailing wage determination.
Target fleet operators with PERM filing history
Large trucking carriers, school district transportation departments, and regional transit authorities are the most common EB-3 sponsors for Professional Driver roles. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history specific to commercial and professional driving occupations.
Understand the EB-3 skilled worker threshold
Professional Driver roles typically qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of experience. Document every hour of commercial driving experience with employer letters, logbooks, or licensing records so your attorney can build a credible PERM petition.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must file a prevailing wage determination with OFLC before starting the PERM recruitment phase. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific SOC code and work location so you can confirm the offered salary meets DOL requirements before the process begins.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment test timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign, typically lasting 30 to 60 days, before DOL will certify the application. Delays in gathering recruitment documentation are a common reason for PERM audits, so ensure your employer keeps records of every job posting and applicant response.
Carry over your priority date when changing employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition if you change driving jobs. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Professional Driver: Frequently Asked Questions
Can Professional Driver roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Professional Driver positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers occupations requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Professional Driver?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to a single employer. For Professional Driver roles, the EB-3 pathway involves PERM labor certification, an I-140 petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries like India or China may face significant priority-date backlogs before a green card becomes available.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Professional Driver?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a verified history of green card sponsorship for professional driving occupations. Focus on fleet operators, transit agencies, and large logistics companies, as they are most likely to have HR infrastructure and legal counsel in place to manage the multi-step PERM and I-140 process required for employment-based green cards.
What documents do I need to support a PERM petition as a Professional Driver?
You'll need evidence of your qualifying experience, such as employer verification letters, commercial driving logs, and copies of your commercial driver's license. If your license was issued outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a DOL-recognized evaluator helps establish equivalency. Your employer is responsible for filing the PERM application and prevailing wage determination, but assembling your documentation early prevents delays.
What happens to my green card case if I change driving employers mid-process?
If your I-140 has already been approved, you can transfer your priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the entire green card process from the beginning.