Class A Float Linehaul Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. DBA CCFS; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily routes

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Wellness time off

401(k) match

Biweekly pay

Uniform incentive

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. DBA CCFS in Des Moines, IA seeks safety‑conscious Class A Linehaul Drivers to transfer freight to specified locations, hook and unhook trailers, and complete required paperwork. Drivers will be home daily with consistent routes and opportunities to advance.

Responsibilities include pre/post‑trip inspections, hooking trailers, ensuring DOT paperwork accompanies shipments, and operating tractor‑trailer over long distances.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or willingness to obtain them (renewals reimbursable).
• No DUI/DWI in the past 3 years.
• No more than 3 traffic violations in the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Hook up and haul trailers between customer and terminal locations as instructed by dispatch or supervisor.
• Ensure all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and accompanies the shipment to the delivery point.
• Operate a tractor-trailer combination for extended periods over long distances.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

No DUI/DWI in past 3 years

No more than 3 traffic violations past

Pre-employment skills assessment

Job description

Class A Float Linehaul Driver

Department: Des Moines, IA | Job Status: Non-Exempt | Direct Reports: No

Company Overview

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is a company dedicated to achieving universal prosperity with our customers, company, team members, and communities. We use the latest technology to provide quality service and on‑time delivery across the Western and Central United States. CCFS provides direct service throughout the region and offers drivers a healthy work‑life balance with home‑daily routes and weekends off.

Job Summary

We are seeking safety conscious Class A Linehaul Drivers to transfer freight to specified locations in a timely manner, hook and unhook commercial trailers, and complete all required paperwork. Drivers will be home daily, enjoy consistent routes, and have the opportunity to advance their career.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections
• Hook up and haul trailers between customer and terminal locations as instructed by dispatch or supervisor
• Ensure all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and accompanies the shipment to the delivery point
• Operate a tractor‑trailer combination for extended periods over long distances

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A CDL
• At least 21 years of age
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience
• No DUI’s or DWI’s in the past 3 years
• No more than 3 traffic violations in the past 3 years
• Must have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain them (renewals reimbursable)
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment skills assessment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent entry and exit of the cab of a commercial vehicle
• Carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet
• Hook and unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate fifth wheel release levers, lock and release pintle‑hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, and fuel and check oil/coolant levels of vehicles

BENEFITS

• Local, home‑daily, dedicated routes with consistent miles/hours worked
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, volunteer time off, and wellness time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Biweekly pay
• Uniform incentive
• Eligibility for full‑time employees after 30 days of employment; part‑time employees also receive the benefits package