Shuttle Driver

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. is looking for a full-time Shuttle Driver in Savannah, GA. You will operate modern equipment, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain strong customer relations. Enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance, a 401k with company match, and paid holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and a Class A CDL with at least one year of driving experience. Join a supportive team and expect to be home every night!

Qualifications

• 21 years or older and possess a Class A Interstate Commercial Drivers’ License.
• One year driving experience required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Maintain records for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain effective relations with customers.

Skills

Safe operation of commercial motor vehicles

Effective customer relations

Record keeping for compliance

Physical stamina to handle freight

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial motor vehicles

Dolly or cart for freight

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 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 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 Shuttle 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:

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.

• 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

• One year driving experience required

• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical

• Satisfactory background check

• Pass ACT road test

• 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.

• Work flexible hours

Physical Requirements

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

• Enter and exit trailers as many as 20+ 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 85% 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 Shuttle Driver