Class A Yard Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions

United States

On-site

USD 42,705

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

A logistics company in the United States is looking for a Yard Driver to join their operations team. This role requires a valid Class A CDL and involves safely transporting freight while adhering to all regulatory requirements. Candidates should have a passion for customer service and at least one year of commercial driving experience. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO, and a supportive work culture conducive to home daily routes.

Qualifications

Valid Class A CDL is required.
Minimum 21 years of age.
1 year of commercial driving experience required.
Must possess Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

Drive a straight truck or tractor-trailer safely.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Determine loading methods to minimize damage.

Skills

Class A CDL

Safe driving skills

Freight handling

Forklift operation

Job description

JOB TITLE: Yard Driver

DEPARTMENT: Operations

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, (7pm-5am)

PAY: $31.00/hr

REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

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

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

Drives a straight truck or tractor-trailer combination in a safe and legal manner.
Hook and unhook various commercial combinations, to manually lower and raise landing gear, operates 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 fuels and check oil/coolant levels of vehicles.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Maintain driving records required to comply with State and Federal regulations.
Determine optimal method for loading freight to minimize damage and maximize trailer capacity; secure cargo within the vehicle to avoid damage.
Adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding safety and hazardous materials.
Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of vehicles according to Company vehicle standards.

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
Must be able to expertly maneuver a straight truck or tractor-trailer in difficult driving conditions.
Previous freight handling, forklift, and electric pallet jack experience preferred.

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