Class A Route Delivery Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions•Saint Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is hiring a Class A Route Delivery Driver in St. Louis, Missouri. The driver operates a company motor vehicle to transfer freight safely and efficiently between specified locations within designated timeframes. The role includes delivering and picking up freight, loading and unloading shipments, and completing required government and company paperwork. Freight may be handled manually or with mechanical assistance. This position has dedicated routes and is local, with drivers home daily. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 7:30 a.m. start, and pay is $31 per hour.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
Must be 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 maneuver freight or pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds onto a dolly or cart with a force of up to 130 pounds with mechanical aid.
Ability to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for up to 20 feet.
Ability to perform the physical tasks involved in coupling and uncoupling commercial vehicles and operating vehicle components.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Deliver and/or pick up freight at customer locations and/or a terminal as instructed by dispatch or the immediate supervisor.
Ensure shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments to their delivery points.
Load and/or unload freight at customer locations and at the terminal, with or without mechanical assistance.
Unload, sort, palletize, and reload a wide variety of freight.
Complete paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures and policies.
Hook and unhook commercial combinations and perform related vehicle tasks, including operating landing gear and fifth-wheel release levers, locking and releasing pintle-hooks, attaching and releasing safety chains, opening and closing cargo doors, and fueling vehicles and checking oil and coolant levels.