CDL B Pickup and Delivery Driver

About the role

The CDL B Pickup and Delivery Driver position at CrossCountry Freight Solutions involves operating a company motor vehicle to transfer freight safely and efficiently to and from specified locations by a specified time. This role includes unloading, sorting, palletizing, and reloading a wide variety of freight, manually or with the aid of a mechanical device. It also requires completing all paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures/policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Delivers and/or picks up freight to/from customer locations and/or a terminal as instructed by dispatch or the immediate supervisor
• Ensures all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and appropriate paperwork accompanies the shipment to the delivery point
• Loads and/or unloads a wide variety of freight onto and off a company motor vehicle, at customer locations and at the terminal, with or without mechanical assistance depending on the size of freight

Requirements

• Valid Class B CDL
• At least 21 years of age
• 1 year of commercial driving experience
• No DUI’s or DWI’s (in the past 3 years)
• No more than 3 traffic violations (in past 3 years)
• Must have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain - renewals reimbursable

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle
• Must be able to safely maneuver freight/pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds onto a dolly or cart with a force of up to 130 pounds with mechanical aid in various environments/conditions
• Must be able to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet
• Must be able to hook and unhook various commercial combinations, to manually lower and raise landing gear, to operate fifth wheel release levers, to lock and release pintle-hooks, to attach and release safety chains, to open and close cargo doors, to climb into and out of vehicles, and to fuel and check oil/coolant levels of vehicles