Truck Driver Student

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets.

At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO.

If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

Pay, benefits and more.

• Pay starts at $20.92 / hour
• Full health insurance on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance

What you’ll do on a typical day :

• Attend training sessions to obtain a CDL-A
• Gain on-the-job experience as an LTL Driver
• Under supervision, perform vehicle inspections required under section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Maintain records in accordance with FMCSR, DOT and company policies
• Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed (touch freight)
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Maintain contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

What you need to succeed at XPO :

At a minimum, you’ll need :

• To be at least 21 years old
• 1 year of related experience
• Hold a valid state issued driver's license for a minimum of 12 months
• To attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class; attain the following endorsements within 90 days of employment : double / triple trailers, tanker and HAZMAT
• Initiate the TSA fingerprint-based background check by completing the fingerprinting process no later than the second week of class
• Safe driving record and history
• To pass DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years; pass a company-paid DOT physical
• To pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions); perform essential functions with or without accommodation
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends

It’d be great if you also have :

• Forklift experience
• Class B CDL

This job requires the ability to :

• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 50 lbs. frequently and more than 75 lbs. occasionally
• Safely operate heavy equipment; move and position a converter dolly with an average weight / pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery; work in adverse weather conditions;

climb in and out of a tractor cab and trailer, and sit for extended periods of time in a truck tractor and / or forklift

• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
• Operate a tractor-trailer combination (under supervision) up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous / non-hazardous materials
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