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Transfer Driver

Reports To: Truck Sales Support Manager

The Transfer Driver will shuttle trucks from branch to branch or from branch to customer on an on-call, as-needed basis. The transfer driver may also pick up units at the manufacturer or upfit locations. Adherence to DOT regulations and safety protocol is required.

This will be a part-time position with limited, as-needed hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts maintenance checks utilizing the vehicle maintenance form to record the safety and functionality of the assigned vehicle.
• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned vehicles (interior & exterior) in accordance with company policy.
• Plan a route for efficient delivery while maintaining positive expectations.
• Ensure all trucks are delivered safely and accurately to locations.
• Collect, secure, and properly document all trucks delivered.
• Other duties as assigned.

Business Skills

• Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes
• Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives
• Flexibility - Readily modifying, responding, and adapting to change with minimal resistance
• Self-Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working

Requirements

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Position requires a commercial drivers license, Class A. Position requires a valid drivers license and the ability to operate motor vehicles. All drivers must maintain a safe driving record.
• Navigation skills/GPS
• Working hours: Drivers may work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the nature of their job. They may also be required to work long hours or be on-call for deliveries or specific assignments.
• The working conditions of this position is primarily outdoors, all seasons, with varying weather and road conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and eye exam.
• Mobility: The individual should have the ability to move easily in and out of the truck, as well as perform tasks that may require bending, lifting, and climbing in and out of the cargo area. Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for the individual to safely operate the vehicle, read signs, and navigate the road.
• Hearing: The individual should have good hearing to be alert to sounds such as sirens, horns, or other warning signals on the road.
• Manual dexterity: The individual should have good manual dexterity to operate the vehicle's controls, including the steering wheel, pedals, and other dashboard controls.
• Lifting: While heavy lifting may not be a frequent requirement, the individual may occasionally need to load and unload items from the truck's cargo area, which may involve lifting and carrying moderate-weight objects.

Benefits

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family.

This position may also be a part time position and have limited employee benefits.

About Palmer Trucks

Work with a strong organization summarized below

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 700 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry's unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year, and are what have kept us On the Road Since 1965.

Job Posting Information

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.

Palmer Trucks is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.

Revised: November 2025