CDL A Local Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Routes

Home Daily

Dedicated Routes

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Wellness Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Biweekly Pay

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking Class A drivers with a customer-service mindset and safety-first approach to join our Dallas-based team. The CDL A role is a local route delivery position operating company vehicles to transfer freight to and from designated locations on time.

The job requires inspections, loading/unloading, and paperwork per government regulations and company policies. Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm; pay $32 per hour with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• No DUI/DWI in the past 3 years and no more than 3 traffic violations in 3 years.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required or willingness to obtain; renewals covered.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment.

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
• 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

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

At least 21 years of age

1 year of commercial driving

No DUI/DWI past 3 years

No more than 3 traffic violations past

Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or able

Pre-employment skills assessment

Job description

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!

Job Title

CDL A Local Driver

Department

Dallas TX

Job Status

Non-Exempt

Direct Reports

No

SHIFT

Monday-Friday, (8am-6pm)

PAY

$32.00/hour

Reports To

Service Center Manager

Location

Dallas, TX

Job Summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is in search of Class A drivers with a passion for customer service and a safety-first mindset to join our dynamic team. The CDL A position is a Route Delivery Driver position in which you will operate 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. Completes all paperwork required by government regulations and Company procedures/policies.

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

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Skills & 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
• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment

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
• Dedicated Routes + Consistent Miles/Hours Worked
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Biweekly Pay