Truck Driver Jobs in Mississippi
Truck driver jobs in Mississippi are in steady demand, concentrated in freight hauling, agricultural transport, and petrochemical distribution across the Gulf Coast corridor and the state's industrial interior. The largest hiring activity is in Jackson, Gulfport, and Southaven, where carriers and distributors including Walmart Transportation, C.R. England, and Ryder System maintain consistent operations. Flatbed, tanker, and regional OTR routes are the most sought-after specialties in the Mississippi market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers
- Average $105000 Annually
- Shuttle route
- Home daily
- No touch freight
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:
- Shuttle freight from MS to TN
- May require throwing tires when local day shift driver is out
- Maintain professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers
- Home Daily
Schedule:
- 5 day work week: Sunday through Thursday
- Dispatch time 2AM to 3AM
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: 8140 Hacks Cross Road
Primary Location: US-MS-Olive Branch
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2613143
Immediate Opportunities: Full-time Local Class A CDL Truck Drivers
- Average $105000 Annually
- Shuttle route
- Home daily
- No touch freight
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:
- Shuttle freight from MS to TN
- May require throwing tires when local day shift driver is out
- Maintain professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with customers
- Home Daily
Schedule:
- 5 day work week: Sunday through Thursday
- Dispatch time 2AM to 3AM
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: 8140 Hacks Cross Road
Primary Location: US-MS-Olive Branch
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2613143
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The qualifications that appear most often in truck driver jobs across Mississippi.
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License issued or recognized in Mississippi
- Clean driving record with no major violations in the past three to five years
- Current medical examiner's certificate meeting FMCSA physical qualification standards
- Experience operating 18-wheelers, tankers, or specialized freight equipment
- Ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol screening
- Familiarity with DOT hours-of-service regulations and electronic logging device use
Truck Driver Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a truck driver in Mississippi?
You become a truck driver in Mississippi by obtaining a Commercial Driver's License through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. You must hold a valid Mississippi driver's license, pass a CDL knowledge exam and skills test, and meet FMCSA medical certification requirements. Most candidates complete a CDL training program at a Mississippi community college such as Hinds Community College or Southwest Mississippi Community College before testing.
Which companies hire truck drivers in Mississippi?
Mississippi truck driver roles are posted by 10-4 Logistics USA, Overhaul Carriers, and CIT Logistics and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mississippi's position along Interstate 20 and Interstate 55, combined with its Gulf Coast port activity, keeps a wide range of regional and national carriers recruiting in the state throughout the year.
Which Mississippi cities have the most truck driver jobs?
Jackson, Olive Branch, and Columbus have the most truck driver openings in Mississippi. Jackson drives volume as the state's commercial and distribution hub, Gulfport anchors Gulf Coast freight and port-related logistics, and Southaven benefits from its proximity to the Memphis metro and the dense warehousing and retail distribution operations concentrated along that northern corridor.
Are there remote truck driver jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of truck driver openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, on-the-road nature of the work. The limited remote component that does exist tends to involve dispatching, load planning, or fleet coordination roles attached to trucking companies rather than driving positions themselves.
How can I get hired as a truck driver in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a CDL training program at a Mississippi community college, then applying directly to carriers that offer paid training or apprenticeship routes for new drivers. Large trucking operations in the Jackson and Southaven markets regularly bring on entry-level drivers who hold a fresh CDL. Starting in a driver's helper, dock worker, or local delivery role at a Mississippi distribution center is a common lateral move that builds the on-road hours and references carriers look for before upgrading to a full OTR position.
Where can I find and apply to truck driver jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to truck driver jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings from carriers and employers across the state. Find roles that match your CDL class, endorsements, and preferred route type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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