CDL A Lead Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local home daily

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

PTO and holidays

EAP

401K with match

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc. is seeking experienced Class A CDL drivers for a Lead Driver role in Kansas City, KS. The position operates company vehicles to move freight safely and on schedule, with duties including loading, unloading, paperwork, and timely deliveries.

shifts are Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm, with local home daily benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401K, PTO, and EAP. Applicants must meet experience and endorsement requirements and maintain compliance with DOT

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One year of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Deliver and pick up freight as directed by dispatch.
• Ensure shipping documents are available for DOT inspections.
• Load/unload freight with/without mechanical assistance.
• Handle light administrative tasks and communicate on OS&D issues.

Skills

CDL A

21+ years old

1 year driving experience

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Job description

Job Title:

CDL A Lead Driver

Department:

Kansas City KS

Job Status:

Non-Exempt

Compensation:

Direct Reports:

No

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm

PAY: $36.00/HR

REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: No

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a skilled and dedicated CDL driver looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! CrossCountry Freight Solutions is looking for experienced Class A drivers to join our team. The CDL A Lead position operates a Company motor vehicle to transfer freight safely and efficiently to and from specified locations by a specified time. This position unloads, sorts, palletizes, and reloads a wide variety of freight, manually or with the aid of a mechanical device. The CDL A Lead will also complete all paperwork required by government regulations and Company procedures/policies, along with supervising the timely pick-up and delivery of undamaged freight in accordance with Company policies/procedures and applicable state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• 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
• Light admin work including creating manifests, printing paperwork, Safety Talks, customer pick ups, scanning manifests, and communicating on OS&D issues

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Skills and Knowledge

• 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 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.

BENEFITS

• Local, Home Daily
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan with match