CDL A Lead Driver

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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!

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 DUIs or DWIs (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 2500 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

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