Class A Driver

Mat-Express; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MAT Express is hiring a CDL driver to deliver products in the Hawthorne/Los Angeles area. The role requires 2+ years of CDL driving, a California Class A license and medical card, and experience with freight handling and route deliveries. You will maintain logs, adhere to DOT rules, and perform vehicle inspections.

Starting pay is $28.00 per hour, with potential for higher rates for TWIC, HAZMAT, or DBIDS endorsements. Work from MAT LAX and report daily to the Hawthorne location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years CDL driving experience.
• Valid California Class A license and current medical card.
• Experience transporting and handling freight.
• Route delivery experience and familiarity with Los Angeles County preferred.
• Current 10 Year DMV printout.
• Ability to pass Security Threat Assessment (TSA) background check.
• Hazardous Materials endorsement required.
• TWIC preferred.
• DBIDS preferred.
• Ability to read and comprened instructions in English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer combinations to deliver product to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate and coordinate respectfully with dispatchers.
• Obey and follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Secure cargo and properly arrange and balance within vehicle.
• Maintain drive log in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure mechanical issues with vehicle are noted and corrected before driving.
• Meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations.
• Report defect, accidents, and violations.
• Perform basic daily maintenance of truck (i.e, refueling, cleaning, etc.).
• Load and unload tucks with forklifts and/or pallet jacks.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports.
• Record cargo deliveries.
• Verify loads for accuracy.

Job description

GENERAL INFORMATION

Compensation: Starting at $28.00 hourly. Applicants with TWIC, HAZMAT, or DBIDS endorsements may receive higher starting pay.

Job Status: Full-time.

Schedule: Train and work from MAT LAX (12833 Chadron Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250). Home daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive tractor-trailer combinations to deliver product to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate and coordinate respectfully with dispatchers.
• Obey and follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Secure cargo and properly arrange and balance within vehicle.
• Maintain drive log in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure mechanical issues with vehicle are noted and corrected before driving.
• Meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations.
• Report defect, accidents, and violations.
• Perform basic daily maintenance of truck (i.e, refueling, cleaning, etc.).
• Load and unload tucks with forklifts and/or pallet jacks.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports.
• Record cargo deliveries.
• Verify loads for accuracy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years CDL driving experience.
• Valid California Class A license and current medical card.
• Experience transporting and handling freight.
• Route delivery experience and familiarity with Los Angeles County preferred.
• Current 10 Year DMV printout.
• Ability to pass Security Threat Assessment (TSA) background check.
• Hazardous Materials endorsement required.
• TWIC preferred.
• DBIDS preferred.
• Ability to read and comprened instructions in English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.