Team Driver

AAA Cooper Transportation•Downey, CA

14d

About The Position

JOIN OUR GROWING FAMILYIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! Customer demand has risenas we've expanded our network, and we're adding Team Drivers to support the increased freight levels.If you're passionate about delivering excellent service and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment, we invite you to apply and become a part of our family. Team Drivers are responsible for moving freight between locations throughout the system averaging 5500+ miles per week per team, typically Monday - Friday.

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
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.
Be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.
Have a working knowledge of all DOT regulations that govern your particular job.
A Team Driver must have the ability to: 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.

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.