Class A Driver

Total transportation & Distribution; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay based on经验

Comprehensive training program

Opportunities for career growth andadv

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Total Transportation & Distribution is seeking an experienced Class A Driver to join our team in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This role involves driving a tractor-trailer for inter-terminal moves, drop-and-hook, and LTL deliveries with a focus on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Class A experience, a strong safety record, and the ability to operate a manual transmission. You will report to the operations team and collaborate with drivers and dock staff to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Experience with manual transmission.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer, including drop and hook operations.
• Transport freight between terminals, customers, and other locations as assigned.
• Perform LTL deliveries, including loading and unloading freight.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is in good working condition.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including hours of service, weight, and size restrictions.
• Maintain accurate records, including logs and shipping documents.
• Provide excellent customer service, including communicating with customers and resolving issues professionally.
• Collaborate with other drivers, dockworkers, and operations personnel to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Control Precision

Multi-limb Coordination

Depth Perception

Spatial Orientation

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

Trunk Strength

Problem Sensitivity

Oral and written communication

Prioritize and organize

Professional and flexible

Minimum supervision

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Total Transportation & Distribution is recruiting for Class A drivers, with a minimum of 2 years of experience. We are seeking a reliable and experienced Class A Driver to join our team. As a Company Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting freight between terminals, drop-and-hook operations, and Less Than Truckload (LTL) deliveries. We are looking for individuals who have a strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and a positive attitude.

If you are tired of spending days away from your family and seeking a better work-life balance, your next opportunity is with TTD.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination, including drop and hook operations
• Transport freight between terminals, customers, and other locations as assigned
• Perform LTL deliveries, including loading and unloading freight
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is in good working condition
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including hours of service, weight, and size restrictions
• Maintain accurate records, including logs, shipping documents, and other records as required
• Provide excellent customer service, including communicating with customers and resolving issues in a professional manner
• Collaborate with other drivers, dockworkers, and operations personnel to ensure efficient and safe operations

Organizational Relationships

Has frequent contact and communicates continuously with all levels of employees and customers.

Qualification Guidelines

Good driving record

Experience / Training / Education

Required: High school graduate or equivalent, plus minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Experience with manual transmission

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Control Precision – The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Multi-limb Coordination – The ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing. For example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm.
• Depth Perception – The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
• Spatial Orientation – The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
• Arm–Hand Steadiness – The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Finger Dexterity – The ability to make precisely coordinate movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Manual Dexterity – The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Trunk Strength – The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have proven ability to prioritize and organize
• Be professional and flexible with changing situations
• Be able to work with minimum supervision
• Be a highly self‑motivated individual
• Be an enthusiastic team player

Physical and Environmental Elements

This is primarily a position that is conducted in an enclosed vehicle and involves sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and lifting objects manually or with a dolly or pallet jack. Uncontrolled temperature conditions when outside and controlled temperature conditions inside the vehicle. No direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly based on experience
• Comprehensive training program provided
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On‑the‑job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

This position is fully onsite at our Santa Fe Springs, CA location and has a pay range of $28.00-$29.00 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Total Transportation & Distribution is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.