CDL A Driver - Linehaul

Job Description

Job Description

We are immediately hiring a CDL Class A Linehaul driver at our St. Paul service center.

Class A CDL Linehaul Truck Driver

Pay Range: $.80 - $.82 Per Mile

Job Summary

Linehaul 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. 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 positively represent the company with customers and team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Valid DOT physical
• Required endorsements: Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience
• Driving record reflecting no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must complete the 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: maintaining situational awareness, reading manifests, interpreting navigation, and accurately identifying shipment labels. 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

Nights: 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 Savings Account contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid & voluntary life insurance
• Short- & 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

AAA Cooper Transportation (SCAC "AACT"), an independent subsidiary of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX), is an asset-based multi-regional transportation solutions provider offering less-than-truckload, dedicated contract carriage, fleet maintenance, truckload brokerage, and international services.

Company Description

AAA Cooper Transportation (SCAC "AACT"), an independent subsidiary of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX), is an asset-based multi-regional transportation solutions provider offering less-than-truckload, dedicated contract carriage, fleet maintenance, truckload brokerage, and international services.