Driver III

About the role

The Driver III will operate a commercial truck/trailer, tractor‑trailer, or combination vehicle (over 26,000 lbs.) that requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A to pick up and deliver parcels. Drivers are responsible for safely and accurately delivering and picking up cargo, maintaining accurate electronic driving logs (ELD), and inspecting and maintaining company trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to and from specified destinations safely while following all state, local, and DOT regulations.
• Focus on safety and compliance, reporting accidents or incidents in real time, monitoring road conditions, and adhering to traffic laws.
• Handle general fleet maintenance: fueling, cleaning, washing windows, full pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, and proactive reporting of maintenance needs.
• Prepare receipts for loads picked up or bills of lading.
• Maintain driver hours of service using electronic logs and ensure required rest periods per state and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and other applicable state or federal regulations.
• Communicate timely updates to supervisor/manager regarding route status, completed stops, lunch or other breaks, and before clocking out.
• Anticipate delivery challenges to ensure timely client deliveries.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies.
• Verify time, date, and obtain signatures on all freight paperwork.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and secure cargo with proper equipment (load bars, e‑track, straps).
• Load and unload the truck when not driving.
• Operate a forklift or pallet jack when not driving.
• Perform either short‑haul or long‑haul routes as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3 + years of relevant driving experience.
• Reading and writing English; knowledge of airport codes, destinations, and basic geography (medium proficiency).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills (medium proficiency).
• Active participation in safety policies, activities, and implementations (medium proficiency).
• Current Medical Card (high proficiency).
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) (high proficiency).
• Pass DOT physical exam and road test (high proficiency).
• Cargo screening required when driving in California (high proficiency).
• No more than three moving violations in the past 36 months (or two in the past 12 months); includes seatbelt and cell‑phone violations (high proficiency).
• No preventable accidents involving fatality, bodily injury treated away from the scene, or disabling vehicle damage within three years (high proficiency).
• No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs in the past seven years (high proficiency).
• No positive drug or alcohol test results reported to the Clearinghouse in the past seven years (high proficiency).
• General computer skills (medium proficiency).

Skills

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Group A – Class A (required).
• TSA‑certified truck driver; must obtain a STA number upon employment.
• Team player who respects teammates (core value).
• Strong work ethic with ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy.
• Growth mindset: passion for craft, continuous improvement, openness to change.
• Customer‑service focus: building relationships with internal and external customers.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Spur Freight provides transportation services across the United States, operating a fleet of vehicles for ground distribution backed by a core carrier network for regional support coast‑to‑coast. Spur Freight offers asset‑based truckload services, including cross‑border routes, and is committed to service excellence through knowledgeable transportation specialists.

Benefits

• Base compensation plus eligibility for performance‑based bonus.
• Medical, prescription, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and supplemental health coverage.
• Employee Support program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for personal development.
• Vacation (10–20 days depending on tenure).
• 2 personal days.
• 5 sick days.
• 5 volunteer hours.
• 6 company holidays plus Veterans Day for veterans.