Home-Daily Local Driver – Safe Trucks, Great Benefits

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

401k with company match

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Weekly payroll deposits

Safety and Performance Rewards Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, a long‑standing driver‑focused carrier, is hiring Dedicated Local Drivers to handle pickup and delivery within a limited area. Local drivers are paid hourly and typically work Sunday through Friday, with schedule variations by customer needs; drivers are home every day.

As a full‑time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as health, dental, vision, HSA contributions, 401k with company match, life insurance, disability, paid holidays,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

English proficiency

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AAA Cooper Transportation, a long‑standing driver‑focused carrier, is hiring Dedicated Local Drivers to handle pickup and delivery within a limited area. Local drivers are paid hourly and typically work Sunday through Friday, with schedule variations by customer needs; drivers are home every day.

As a full‑time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as health, dental, vision, HSA contributions, 401k with company match, life insurance, disability, paid holidays,