At Jack Cooper Transport, our mission is to lead the vehicle transport services industry by meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations for timely delivery, damage-free performance and value.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Load, unload & transport vehicles to/from manufacturing plants, rail heads, and dealerships in a safe and timely manner while meeting delivery schedules

• Inspect vehicles for defects and damages prior to loading

• Operate electronic log system

• Comply with DOT rules and regulations and company policies and procedures

 

PAY​

• Full rate of pay is up to $1.53 per loaded mile, plus loading and unloading pay​

• $200/day Orientation and Training Pay

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QUALIFICATIONS​​

• Must be at least 21 years old

• Must read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public

• **Must be able to safely operate a Manual Transmission**

• Possess a current and valid Class A CDL with air-brake endorsements

• Must have two (2) years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience; OR one (1) year verifiable tractor/trailer driving experience with trucking school certification

• Carhaul experience preferred not required

• Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical

• Physical agility to include, but may not be limited to, walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting up to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, stretching, climbing and balancing

• Visual acuity, including but may not be limited to, close up and distance, peripheral sight, ability to discern color

• Ability to perform effectively at heights up to 50'

• Manual dexterity

• Must meet all requirements within Section 391 of the FMCSR. Section 391 includes but is not limited to:

  • Motor vehicle record

  • Background check with previous employer(s)

  • Road test

  • Medical

  • Certification of Violation and Annual Review

  • Request for information from previous employer on alcohol and controlled substance testing

• Flexibility to work over the road or in the St. Louis area, as required

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BENEFITS

• Weekly pay

• Free medical, dental, vision and life insurance plan for you and your family. 

  • Deductible is $200 per individual and tops out $400 per year for an entire family

• Corporate Lodging Card

• Teamster Pension

• Life Insurance

• Paid holidays  

• Paid vacation 

• Sick Pay

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GENERAL INFORMATION​

• Max. 2-3 days OTR

• Drive average of 800-900 miles/week

• Deliveries typically within 200 mile radius of Wentzville location for new hires

• Avg. pay $1400 per week

• Seniority Dispatch every three hours, first-in/first-out between; local boards dispatch at 6am and 6pm

• Most new hires end up on night city runs after probationary period ends

• Can take truck home if not out of route

Please feel free to reach out at your convenience to discuss further if you are interested or submit your application by following the link provided.  Our recruiting team can be reached M-F, between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST at 800-569-5201.  

Have a great day and please, be safe out there.