CDL A Linehaul Driver (Wichita Run)
About The Position
CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a safety-conscious Class A Linehaul Driver for a dedicated route between Kansas City and Wichita. The role transfers freight between specified customer and terminal locations in a timely manner, hooks and unhooks commercial trailers, and completes paperwork required by government regulations and company policies. Drivers operate tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods and long distances. The position is based in Kansas City, Kansas, with a Monday–Friday schedule starting at 12 a.m. Drivers are home daily and have weekends off. Compensation is a flat rate of $361.94 per day, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The position reports to the Service Center Manager and has no direct reports.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- At least 21 years of age.
- At least one year of commercial driving experience.
- No DUI or DWI convictions in the past three years.
- No more than three traffic violations in the past three years.
- Must have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain them; endorsement renewals are reimbursable.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment.
- Ability to frequently enter and exit a commercial vehicle cab.
- Ability to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks associated with hooking and unhooking commercial vehicles, handling landing gear, release levers, pintle hooks and safety chains, opening and closing cargo doors, climbing into and out of vehicles, and checking vehicle fluids and fueling.
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 tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods over long distances.
- Hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations and perform related tasks, including operating landing gear and fifth-wheel release levers, handling pintle hooks and safety chains, opening and closing cargo doors, and fueling vehicles and checking oil and coolant levels.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- 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 company match.
- Local, home-daily dedicated routes with consistent miles and hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
