CDL A Linehaul Driver (Des Moines Run)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is seeking a safety-conscious Class A Linehaul Driver for a route between Kansas City, Kansas, and Des Moines, Iowa. The driver transfers freight between customer and terminal locations in a timely manner, hooks and unhooks commercial trailers, and completes paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures. Drivers are home daily and have weekends off. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 10 p.m. start. The position pays a flat rate of $302 per day and is based in Kansas City, Kansas. The role reports to the Service Center Manager and has no direct reports.

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; renewals are reimbursable.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment.
• 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 and over long distances.
• Complete required government and company paperwork.

Benefits

• Local work with daily home time.
• Dedicated routes and consistent miles and hours worked.
• Medical, vision, dental, supplemental, and life insurance available.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid community volunteer time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• Reimbursement for Hazmat and Tanker endorsement renewals.

What This Job Offers

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