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48forty Solutions

Pallet management for retail supply chains

CDL Driver

Full-TimePosted on 9/29/2026Deadline 9/29/27
$27 - $29/hr+ Holiday Pay + Referral Bonuses
Junior
Columbus, OH, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • At least one year of CDL-A driving experience within the past three years.
  • Be at least 23 years old.
  • Possess a valid license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
  • Pass a DOT physical from a nationally registered, DOT-approved physician.
  • Have no record of being disqualified to drive.
  • Successfully complete a DOT road test.
  • Have a PSP report score of 10 or below in the past three years; higher scores will be reviewed.
  • Have no more than two moving violations in the past three years.
  • Read, write, and speak English proficiently.
  • Be able to work in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, and airborne particulates.
  • Be able to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a vehicle cab for shifts of varying lengths.
  • Meet the specific vision requirements for close, distance, and color vision.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment, including eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations.
Responsibilities
  • Handle local truckload deliveries, primarily using drop-and-hook operations.
  • Deliver and pick up trailers within 150 miles, completing approximately two to five routes per shift.
  • Drive an automatic 53-foot truck or dry van for shifts of 8 to 12 hours.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in logistics, warehouse operations, over-the-road (OTR) driving, a Commercial Driver's License Class A, and truck and trailer operations is preferred.

About the company

48forty Solutions provides pallet management services for businesses, especially in retail, offering new, custom, and recycled pallets, as well as pallet rental, sale, retrieval, transportation, and recycling, plus consulting. It coordinates the end-to-end pallet lifecycle, supplying pallets as needed, moving them to storage or shipping locations, retrieving empty pallets, and recycling or reusing them with technology and trained staff to track pallet flow. The company differentiates itself by combining full-spectrum pallet management with a strong recycling loop, transportation coordination, and consulting, and it has expanded through acquisitions to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to help retailers and other businesses run a more efficient and environmentally friendly pallet supply chain by reducing waste and improving inventory control.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$25K

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Tony Brooks became CEO on July 9, 2026, bringing logistics operating discipline.
  • January 15, 2026 restructuring cut debt over 80% and added $75 million.
  • SFI certification and recycled pallets match customer waste-reduction procurement goals.

What critics are saying

  • Antares and KKR became majority owners after a distressed January 2026 recapitalization.
  • Mike Hachtman exited; Dave Russell ran interim CEO before Tony Brooks arrived in July 2026.
  • If pallet margins weaken, lender control and leadership churn force a 2027 breakup sale.

What makes 48forty Solutions unique

  • 48forty's SFI-certified recycled whitewood pallets remain unique in North America.
  • Its 239,624 SFI-certified pallets and 225-plus facilities create nationwide supply density.
  • IDS software and PalTrax add tracking, inventory, and ERP integration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

↑ 29%
Business Wire
Apr 30th, 2024
48Forty Solutions Leads The Industry With Sfi-Certified Recycled Pallets, Setting A New Standard In Sustainability

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--48forty Solutions is now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain-of-Custody Standard, making it the first company producing recycled pallets to achieve this certification. 48forty Solutions is one of the largest pallet management services companies in North America and this certification underscores the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. SFI certification ensures that all recycled pallets provided by 48forty Solutions are manufactured from recycled materials. SFI’s Chain-of-Custody Standard tracks certified forest content, non-certified forest content, and recycled forest content to the end product. “We are proud to lead the way as the first recycled pallet company in North America offering SFI-certified pallets,” said Mike Hachtman, CEO at 48forty Solutions. “This certification sets us apart in the industry and provides our customers peace of mind knowing that they are choosing pallets that are produced from recycled materials.”

Waste Advantage Magazine
Jun 9th, 2023
48forty Solutions, LLC Completes Acquisition of Taylor Pallets & Recycling

48forty Solutions, a leading national provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, today announced that it has acquired South Carolina-based pallet management company Taylor Pallets & Recycling.

Business Wire
Jun 8th, 2023
48forty Solutions, LLC Completes Acquisition of Taylor Pallets & Recycling

48forty Solutions, a leading provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, announces the acquisition of Taylor Pallets & Recycling.

Financial Post
Nov 30th, 2022
48forty Solutions, LLC Completes Acquisition of Dependable Pallet Logistics

HOUSTON — 48forty Solutions (“48forty”), a leading national provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services, today announced that it has acquired…