Linehaul Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions•Helena, MT

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 position involves operating a tractor-trailer combination over long distances, hooking and unhooking trailers, and completing required paperwork in accordance with government regulations and company procedures. Drivers follow dedicated routes and are home daily, with weekends off. The schedule is Monday through Friday, including overnight work three nights per week in a sleeper cab. The listed pay is $35.00 per hour.

Requirements

Hold a valid Class A CDL.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have at least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
Have no DUI or DWI convictions in the past 3 years.
Have no more than 3 traffic violations in the past 3 years.
Have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain them; renewal costs are reimbursable.
Frequently enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle.
Carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.
Perform the physical tasks of hooking and unhooking commercial vehicle combinations, manually raising and lowering landing gear, operating fifth-wheel release levers, locking and releasing pintle hooks, attaching and releasing safety chains, opening and closing cargo doors, climbing into and out of vehicles, and fueling and checking vehicle 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 the appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments to their delivery points.
Operate a tractor-trailer combination for extended periods over long distances.
Complete paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures and policies.