Dedicated Local Driver - UFP

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Safety and Performance Rewards Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is looking for local home CDL Class A truck drivers in the Atlanta area. Join a reputable company founded in 1955 that offers a predictable career with excellent pay, benefits, and modern equipment.

As a driver, you will enjoy benefits like health insurance and a 401k with company match, while ensuring safety and compliance on the road. This is a fantastic opportunity for those eager to be home every day.

Qualifications

• 21 years or older.
• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Read, write, and understand English well.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating conditions.
• Check shipping papers for regulatory compliance.
• Drive truck to required destinations per federal regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A license

Hazardous materials endorsement

Driving experience

Ability to operate a forklift

Strong understanding of DOT regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OurDedicated account out of Union City, GA is immediately hiring a local home CDL Class A daily dedicated truck drivers in the South Atlanta, Peachtree, Newnan, Fayetteville, Stockbridge, Fairburn, and Mcdonough, GA area.

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.

Safely meeting our customers' expectations is what separates us from our competition. If you are looking for a career with excellent pay and benefits that gives you predictable and consistent routes while operating modern safe equipment, and being home every day, this is the career for you.

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

Physical 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.


• 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 53feet.


• 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.