Team Driver

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Company paid life insurance

Long Term Disability

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Wellness programs

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Weekly direct payroll deposits

Safety and Performance Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc. seeks team drivers to move freight between locations within the system, averaging 5,000+ miles per week per team, typically Monday through Friday.

As a full-time AAA Cooper employee, you will enjoy a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA contributions, 401k with company match, life insurance, and more. Responsibilities include safe operation of commercial vehicles, verifying regulatory compliance, maintaining records, and developing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years or older.
• Class A Interstate CDL with hazmat 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.
• Familiar with handling hazardous materials procedures.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations governing the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Check shipping papers to ensure load compliance with regulations.
• Maintain records required for regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain professional relations between the company and the public.
• Drive truck to destination in accordance with federal regulations.
• Ensure shipping documentation is available for inspection.
• Hook and unhook trailers; raise/lower landing gear.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition.
• Fuel trucks and tractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

DOT regulations knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hazmat endorsement

Double/triple endorsements

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.

AAA Cooper Team Drivers are responsible for moving freight between locations throughout the system averaging 5000+ miles per week per team, typically Monday - Friday. As a full-time AAA Cooper Transportation employee, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 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.
• Perform all other work related duties as assigned.

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
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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: Service Center Linehaul Driver