Local Class C Driver - Home Daily, Great Benefits

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is hiring for a Dedicated Local Driver to perform safe pick-up and delivery within a limited area. The role offers hourly pay, daily home time and a full benefits package.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, fueling, trailer hookups and maintaining safety standards. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years, clean driving history, drug screen, background check, and forklift certification ability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years or older and have a clean driving history.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Flexible hours and willingness to certify as forklift operator.
• Familiar with handling hazardous materials procedures.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of vehicles.
• Check shipping papers for regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain professional relations with the public.
• Drive truck to destination in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure shipping documentation is available for inspection.
• Hook and unhook trailers and manage landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition.
• Fuel trucks and tractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Sit and remain alert while driving for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting and reaching overhead.
• Lift freight up to 110 lbs when needed.

Skills

Safe driving

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift 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 partners 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.

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 vehicles.

• Check shipping papers to determine if the load complies with all required 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.

• Be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an extended period of time.

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

• Frequently carry freight weighing up to 110 lbs.

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Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 21 years or older

• Clean driving history

• Pass pre-employment drug screen

• Satisfactory background check

• 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.

Category: Dedicated Local Driver