Entry Level Cdl Truck Driving Jobs in Decatur, AL

Job Title: CDL Driver (Hazmat & Tanker)

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused CDL Driver with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements to handle daily routes between Alabama and Tennessee. You will operate CDL vehicles for scheduled deliveries, transport hazardous and liquid cargo in compliance with regulations, and support warehouse operations by handling, loading, and preparing products for shipment. This position offers daily home time while combining driving responsibilities with hands-on warehouse work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CDL vehicles to complete scheduled deliveries between Alabama and Tennessee.
• Transport hazardous materials and liquid cargo in full compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Load and unload products from the truck, ensuring accuracy, proper handling, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Assist in warehouse operations when not driving, including product handling, staging, and preparing loads for upcoming shipments.
• Use forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed to move and organize freight.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, trip records, and required documentation for each route.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections before and after trips, identify potential issues, and promptly report maintenance needs.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and company policies while on the road and in the warehouse.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, warehouse staff, and customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues.
• Consistently demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic in both driving and warehouse duties.

Essential Skills

• Valid CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.
• Valid CDL license with Tanker endorsement.
• Experience driving commercial trucks, including flatbed trucks.
• Ability to safely load and unload freight from trucks.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Clean driving record that meets DOT and company standards.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination.
• Ability to pass required drug screening.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with dispatch, warehouse teams, and customers.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle products as needed during loading and unloading.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with truck delivery and local or regional truck driving routes.
• Experience operating flatbed trucks for various types of loads.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations related to hazardous materials and liquid cargo.
• Attention to detail in maintaining delivery logs and trip documentation.
• Comfort working in both driving and warehouse environments.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the stability of daily home time combined with varied work that keeps each day engaging, from driving regional routes to supporting warehouse operations. You join a team-focused environment that values reliability, safety, and clear communication, providing the chance to build your skills with hazardous materials and tanker operations while contributing to a dependable logistics operation.

Work Environment

This role combines time on the road with time in a warehouse setting. You will drive CDL trucks, including flatbed vehicles, on daily routes between Alabama and Tennessee and return home each night. In the warehouse, you work with forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, and stage products. The environment is active and hands-on, requiring regular lifting and movement of freight, adherence to DOT and safety regulations, and readiness to shift between driving and warehouse tasks throughout the day.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.