Pick-Up & Delivery Driver

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Uniforms

Weekly payroll deposits

Safety & Performance Rewards

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is hiring a full‑time Pick-up/Delivery Driver based in Georgia. The role delivers freight on time, maintains safety and customer relations, and supports terminal operations.

You must have a Class A CDL with HazMat and double/triple endorsements, at least one year of driving experience, and the ability to pass DOT requirements. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a home-based schedule where available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 21 years or older.
• Class A Interstate CDL with HazMat & double/triple endorsements.
• One year driving experience required.
• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen & DOT physical.
• Satisfactory background check & DOT road test.
• Flexible hours & ability to operate forklift if certified.
• Read/write/speak English well.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial motor vehicles safely and legally.
• Load/unload trailers; move freight at the terminal dock.
• Record shipments using bills of lading and receipts.
• Maintain compliance records for state and federal regulations.
• Maintain professional relations with customers.
• Hook/unhook trailers; manage landing gear and fifth wheel.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operation.
• Fuel trucks and tractors; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A

Hazmat endorsement

One year driving experience

Forklift certification

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

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 that gives you predictable and consistent routes while operating modern safe equipment, and being home every night, 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.

AAA Cooper Pick-up and Delivery Drivers are a vital part of customer relations and are responsible for ensuring that our customers' freight is delivered on time and damage free. 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.
• Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock, either individually or with assistance of co-worker, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment, as required.
• Record quantity and type of shipments using bills of lading, delivery receipts and tally sheets.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain professional and effective relations between our company and our customers.
• 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
• One year driving experience required
• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical
• Satisfactory background check
• 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 Pick-up and Delivery Driver must have the ability to:

• 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.

Category: Service Center Pick-up and Delivery Driver