Dedicated Local Driver - MOT

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Company paid life insurance

Weekly direct payroll deposits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is hiring a Dedicated Local Driver to handle the pickup and delivery of freight within a limited area. Local drivers are paid hourly and typically work Sunday–Friday, subject to customer requirements.

Responsibilities include safe driving, maintaining compliance with shipping and regulatory requirements, and ensuring all documentation is accurate and ready for inspection. A Class A CDL with hazmat endorsements is required, along with a DOT drug screen and physical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Possess a Class A CDL with hazmat and double/triple endorsements.
• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
• Be familiar with DOT regulations governing duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Check shipping papers to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain records required for state and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain professional relations with the public.
• Drive truck to destinations in accordance with federal regulations.
• Ensure shipping documentation is available for inspection.
• Hook and unhook trailers and operate landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition.
• Fuel trucks and tractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT compliance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift operator certification

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, founded in 1955, is an asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage and international services.

With directly operated facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest and Puerto Rico and partner carriers with coverage into Canada, Mexico and across the globe, AAA Cooper Transportation can service nearly all transportation needs.

Dedicated Local Driver

Dedicated Local Drivers are responsible for the pick‑up and delivery of freight within a limited area. Local drivers are paid hourly and typically work Sunday–Friday, but may vary depending on customer requirements.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contributions
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation
• Uniforms
• Weekly direct payroll deposits
• Safety and Performance Rewards Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Check shipping papers to determine if the load complies with all required regulations.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain professional and effective relations between our company and the public.
• Drive truck to the required destination in accordance with federal regulations.
• Ensure that all shipping documentation required to move with shipments is available for inspection.
• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws and AAA Cooper.
• Fuel trucks and tractors.
• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 21 years or older
• Class A Interstate Commercial Drivers' License with hazardous materials and double/triple endorsements
• Pass DOT pre‑employment drug screen and DOT physical
• Satisfactory background check
• One year driving experience required
• Pass ACT road test
• Flexible hours
• Have the ability to be certified as a forklift operator
• Be familiar with proper procedures for handling hazardous materials.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations that govern a safe work environment.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Count, add, and subtract digits up to 10,000's.
• Be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Have a working knowledge of all DOT regulations that govern your particular job.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an extended period of time.
• Be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Perform frequent actions such as squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.
• Enter and exit trailers as many as 40+ times per day with the assistance of various handholds and steps.
• Perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 500 lbs. on a dolly or cart, as well as freight weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without mechanical aid.
• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs. of varying size and shape up to a distance of 53 feet.
• Spend up to 50% of the day standing and or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal.
• Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, and open and close the cargo door.