CDL A Lead Driver

## CDL A Lead Driver Apply:
Kansas City KS:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101021
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* Job Title:

** CDL A Lead Driver
** Department:
** Kansas City KS
** Job Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Compensation:
**** Direct Reports:
** No
* * COMPANY OVERVIEW
** Cross Country 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
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* REPORTS TO:

** Service Center Manager
** DIRECT REPORTS:
** No  JOB SUMMARY Are you a skilled and dedicated CDL driver looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! Cross Country 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 issuesJOB 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 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