Dedicated Local Driver - MAS

Dedicated Local Drivers are responsible for the pick-up and delivery of freight within a limited area. Local drivers are paid hourly and typically work Sunday - Friday, but may vary depending on customer's requirements.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.