Class A Linehaul Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions•Des Moines, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a safety-conscious Class A Linehaul Driver to transfer freight between specified customer and terminal locations in a timely manner. The role is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and follows a dedicated route from Des Moines to Kansas City, Kansas. Drivers are home daily and have weekends off. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 7 p.m. start. Compensation is a flat rate of $302 per day. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Service Center Manager. It 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 a Doubles endorsement.
Must have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain them.
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; 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 paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures and policies.