Dedicated OTR Driver - REF

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Direct payroll deposits

Safety rewards

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. seeks a dedicated Local Driver to perform pick-up and delivery of freight within a limited area. This full-time role offers hourly pay and a strong benefits package, with weekly payroll deposits and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include safe operation, regulatory compliance, and maintaining all required shipping records. Candidates should have a Class A CDL with hazmat and double/triple endorsements, and be able to meet physical requirements.

Qualifications

• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Check shipping papers to ensure load compliance with regulations.
• Maintain records for state and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain professional relations with the public.
• Drive to destinations per federal regulations.
• Ensure shipping documents are available for inspection.
• Hook/unhook trailers and operate landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safety.
• Fuel trucks and tractors.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 partners carriers with coverage into Canada, Mexico and across the globe, AAA Cooper Transportation can service nearly all transportation needs.

Starting from the same location each week and knowing that you will be home at the end of the week is not what most over the road driving jobs offer. At AAA Cooper Transportation, we offer you that opportunity. Enjoy excellent pay and benefits, steady freight and consistent paychecks.

Don't wait another day to join over 1700 family members with 10 plus years with AAA Cooper Transportation.

Don't wait another day to join over 1700 family members with 10 plus years with AAA Cooper Transportation!

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's requirements.

As a full-time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• 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.

Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

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

• 2 years' driving experience preferred or 100,000 miles over the road in a tractor trailer.

• 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

A Dedicated OTR Driver must have the ability to:

• Sit and remain alert while driving for an extended period of up to 10 hours.

• Shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.

• Perform frequent actions such as: squatting, bending, twisting, turning and reaching overhead.

• Perform occasional 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.

• 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.

Category:

Dedicated Local Driver