Class A Lead Driver

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: CDL A Lead

DEPARTMENT: Operations

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

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

PAY: $36.00/hr

REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: No

LOCATION: Kansas City, KS

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a skilled and dedicated CDL driver looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! CrossCountry Freight Solutions is looking for experienced Class A drivers to join our team. The CDL A Lead position operates 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. The CDL A Lead will also complete all paperwork required by government regulations and Company procedures/policies, along with supervising the timely pick-up and delivery of undamaged freight in accordance with Company policies/procedures and applicable state and federal laws.

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
• Light admin work including creating manifests, printing paperwork, Safety Talks, customer pick ups, scanning manifests, and communicating on OS&D issues

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Skills and Knowledge

• 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
• 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