Class A Truck Driver (Nights)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking safety-conscious Class A Linehaul Drivers to join their team. This role offers the chance to drive at night while ensuring timely freight transfers. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with home daily and weekends off. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle inspections and managing shipping documentation. If you're ready to elevate your driving career and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its drivers and offers dedicated routes with consistent miles and hours worked.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Biweekly Pay

Local, Home Daily

Dedicated Routes

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Safety-conscious with no DUIs/DWIs in the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Hook up and haul trailers between locations as instructed.
• Ensure shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection.

Skills

Commercial Driving

Safety Awareness

Vehicle Inspection

Freight Handling

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

EAGAN MN
2750 Lexington Ave S
Eagan, MN 55121, USA

DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt
ROUTE: Monday - Friday

• 9:00pm Start: Eagan, MN to Sioux Falls, SD to Eagan, MN (464 miles)
• 6:30pm Start: Eagan, MN to Fargo, ND to Eagan, MN (513 miles)
• 10:00pm Start: Eagan, MN to Fargo, ND to Eagan, MN (513 miles)
• 10:30pm Start: Eagan, MN to Watertown, SD to Eagan, MN (410 miles)

PAY: $0.68/mile
REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

JOB SUMMARY

At CrossCountry Freight Solutions, we take great satisfaction in creating an atmosphere that allows our drivers to flourish and progress in their careers. We are seeking safety-conscious, Class A Linehaul Drivers that are willing to drive at night. This position requires transferring freight to specified locations in a timely manner, hooking and unhooking commercial trailers, and completing 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. If you are ready to take your driving career to the next level, hitch on and prosper with CCFS!

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 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 vehicle 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

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 Upper Midwest, and Western regions, along with parts of the Southwest region. We look forward to having you hitch on and prosper with us!

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