CDL A Linehaul Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions • Kansas City, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking safety-conscious Class A Linehaul Drivers to transfer freight between specified 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 policies. The route runs from Kansas City to Wichita. Drivers are home daily and have weekends off.

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 a distance of up to 20 feet.
• Ability to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and 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 each shipment to its delivery point.
• 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

• $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 match.
• Daily home time.
• Dedicated routes and consistent miles and hours worked.

What This Job Offers

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