Class A Linehaul Driver
About the role
CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is an exceptional company with a mission to achieve universal prosperity with our Customers, Company, Team Members, & Communities. We use the latest technology to provide quality service and on-time delivery to our customers. CCFS provides direct service throughout the Western and Central United States.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8pm start
Route
Springfield MO to Kansas City, KS
PAY
$169 each way trip pay ($338/day, $87,880 annually)
Reports to
Service Center Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking safety conscious, Class A Linehaul Drivers. This position requires transferring freight to specified locations in a timely manner, hook and unhook commercial trailers, and complete all paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures/policies. Our Linehaul Drivers are home daily with weekends off, allowing them to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Hook up and haul trailers between our customer/terminal locations as instructed by dispatch or immediate supervisor
- Ensure all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies the shipment to the delivery point
- Operate tractor-trailer combination for extended periods of time, over long distances
Minimum Requirements
- Valid Class A 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 carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet
- Must be able to hook and unhook various commercial vehicle combinations
- Must be able to manually lower and raise landing gear
- Must be able to operate fifth wheel release levers
- Must be able to lock and release pintle-hooks
- Must be able to attach and release safety chains
- Must be able to open and close cargo doors
- Must be able to climb into and out of vehicles
- Must be able to fuel and check oil/coolant levels of vehicles