What you’ll need to succeed as a Truck Driver at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Valid Class A commercial driver's license
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Safe driving record and history
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Currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials, tank vehicle and doubles/triples endorsements within 90 days of employment
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Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years
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Hold a valid DOT Medical Certification Card or pass a company-paid DOT physical
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Available to work a flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours a day, including day, night and weekend shifts
Preferred qualifications:
About the Truck Driver Job
Pay, benefits and more:
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Home daily
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Experienced drivers can start at $36.03/hour
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Shift: Night
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Full health insurance benefits on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
What you’ll do on a typical day:
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Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples
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Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads
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Load and unload freight
Truck Drivers are required to:
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Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.); move and position a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
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Safely climb in/out of a tractor cab/trailer
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Sit for extended periods in a truck tractor and/or on a forklift; safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift
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Walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather)
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Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
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Operate a tractor-trailer combination for up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials
Don’t have your CDL-A yet? Learn more about our Driver School here.
About XPO
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.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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