
AAA Cooper Transportation
Dedicated CDL A Truck Driver
AAA Cooper Transportation
Job Summary
$33 Per Hour
Milwaukee, WI
CDL A
Local
1+ Year of CDL Experience
401k
paid vacation
vision insurance
life insurance
raise
Job Details
Equipment
Flatbed, Tractor Trailer
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Forklift, Heavy Touch, Tarping)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
1+ year
Endorsements
H - Hazardous Materials, T - Doubles or Triples
Full Description
We are immediately hiring a local dedicated CDL Class A truck driver at our Milwaukee, WI service center.
Dedicated Class A CDL Truck Driver
- Flatbed, No tarping
- Guaranteed 40 hours
- Occasional overnight, paid hotel, per diem
Pay Range:$33-$35.10/hr
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Job Summary
Dedicated Drivers operate commercial vehicles with various trailer combinations across intra-state and inter-state routes. This includes travel between company service centers and meet-and-turn points. Drivers may also be responsible for sorting, loading, unloading, and handling freight as needed. The position requires strict adherence to safety, compliance, and performance standards to ensure the efficient and secure transportation of freight.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate commercial vehicles safely while adhering to all state and federal regulations, including traffic laws, hours of service, and hazmat transportation requirements.
- Meet DOT medical standards and maintain a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of company equipment and report any defects.
- Operate company-provided IT equipment in compliance with policy to record ELD, VIR, trip, and dispatch information.
- Ensure proper cargo securement to prevent damage during transport.
- Load, unload, and secure freight as required.
- Maintain communication with dispatch and adhere to trip scheduling requirements.
- Exhibit professional conduct and represent the company in a positive manner with customers and team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Valid DOT physical
- Required endorsements: Hazmat,Doubles/Triples
- Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience
- Flatbed experience a plus
- Moffet experience a plus
- Driving record reflecting no more than two moving violations in the past three years
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Must complete company onboarding process, including drug screening, background check, MVR, and PSP review
- Successful completion of new-hire training, including assessments, driving test, trailer combination test, and forklift test
- Minimum 21 years of age
Physical Requirements
This position requires but is not limited to the following physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, material moving, lifting, and reaching.
In addition, this position requires but is not limited to the following cognitive requirements: Maintain situational awareness, read manifests, interpret navigation, and identify shipment labels accurately. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Working Environment
This position operates in various environments, including indoor docks, enclosed vehicles, and outdoor areas. Work may occur in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, low-light conditions, and around moving equipment or other personnel engaged in freight handling.
Operating Schedule
Days: Monday through Sunday (varies by business needs)
Shifts: AM/PM " schedules are determined by operational requirements and subject to change.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Company Health SavingsAccountcontributions
- 401k with company match
- Company-paid & voluntary life insurance
- Short- & long-termdisability
- 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
- Employeeassistanceprogram
Pay Range: 33.00-35.10 per_hour, 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
- Experience with Flat Beds
- 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
A Dedicated Local 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 53feet.
- 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: MME-Dedicated Driver
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