CDL A Linehaul Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions • Kansas City, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking safety-conscious Class A Linehaul Drivers to transfer freight between specified customer and terminal locations in a timely manner. Drivers hook and unhook commercial trailers, operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances, and complete paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures. The role follows a dedicated route from Kansas City, Kansas, to Des Moines, Iowa, with a Monday–Friday 10 p.m. start. Drivers are home daily and have weekends off. Compensation is a flat rate of $302 per day. The position is based in Kansas City, Kansas, and reports to the Service Center Manager.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• No DUI or DWI convictions in the past 3 years.
• No more than 3 traffic violations in the past 3 years.
• Must have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain them.
• Ability to frequently enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for up to 20 feet.
• Ability to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations; manually raise and lower landing gear; operate fifth-wheel release levers; lock and release pintle hooks; attach and release safety chains; open and close cargo doors; climb into and out of vehicles; and fuel vehicles and check oil and coolant levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Hook up and haul trailers between customer and terminal locations as instructed by dispatch or an immediate supervisor.
• Ensure shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments to their delivery points.
• Operate a tractor-trailer combination for extended periods over long distances.
• Complete paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures and policies.
• Hook and unhook commercial trailers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance available.
• Vision insurance available.
• Dental insurance available.
• Supplemental insurance available.
• Life insurance available.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid community volunteer time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• Daily home time.
• Dedicated routes and consistent miles and hours worked.
• Reimbursement for Hazmat and Tanker endorsement renewals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed