Truck Driver Student

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Sheboygan
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

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 Logistics, 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.

• Home daily
• Pay starts at $18.33/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
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 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
    • 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 an 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 Be part of something big. Don't have your CDL-A yet? Learn more about our Driver School here 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.
          Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
          
          

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