Local CDL A Delivery Driver

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local, Home Daily

Dedicated Routes + Consistent Miles/4-

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Ins.

Paid time off & holidays

401k with match

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a Class A delivery driver in New Castle, DE, with a focus on customer service and safety. The role involves operating company vehicles to transfer freight to specified locations by set times, with duties including loading/unloading and paperwork for DOT compliance.

The position is non-exempt with a Monday–Friday schedule, home daily on assigned routes, and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• 1 year of commercial driving experience minimum.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or willingness to obtain (renewals reimbursable).
• Pre-employment skills assessment required.

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 or supervisor.
• Ensures all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and accompanies shipments to the delivery point.
• Loads and/or unloads freight manually or with mechanical assistance; completes all required paperwork.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

1 year of commercial driving

Hazmat and Tanker endorsements

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

Local CDL A Delivery Driver

Department

New Castle CO

Job Status

Non-Exempt

SHIFT

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

PAY

$36/hour + $5,000 sign-on bonus!

REPORTS TO

Service Center Manager

DIRECT REPORTS

No

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

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
• 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, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k retirement plan with match

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