CDL B Local Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Class B Route Delivery Driver with a safety-first mindset and strong customer service skills.

You will operate company vehicles to transfer freight to/from specified locations by schedule, unloading, palletizing as needed, and completing required paperwork in compliance with DOT and company policies. Shifts from 9 AM to 5 PM with a pay rate of $28.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL
• At least 21 years of age
• 1 year of commercial driving experience
• No DUI/DWI in past 3 years
• No more than 3 traffic violations in past 3 years
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or willingness to obtain (renewals reimbursable)

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
• Ensures all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection
• Loads/unloads freight onto/off vehicle with or without mechanical aid

Skills

Customer service mindset

Safety-first mindset

Job description

SHIFT: 9 AM - 5 PM

PAY: $28.00/HR

REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: No

LOCATION: Dallas, TX

JOB SUMMARY

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is in search of Class B drivers with a passion for customer service and a safety-first mindset to join our dynamic team. The CDL B 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

MINIMUM 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.