Experienced CDL Driver

Job Summary

XPO is a prominent player in the transportation industry on a global scale, delivering an array of services that are intricately interconnected. The company values employees who are adept at tackling challenges and adept at effective communication across diverse scenarios. There is a strong emphasis on harnessing your capabilities and extensive experience to generate favorable outcomes that will contribute to your own advancement as well as that of XPO. If you are in pursuit of a platform for growth, XPO offers a promising opportunity for you.

Minimum qualifications:

• Become part of a team that is already in place. We are specifically seeking established teams, and both individuals belonging to the team must put forward applications for this position
• Qualified to collaborate with another driver in a sleeper semi-truck for extended journeys
• - You need to be at least 21 years old
• Hold a valid commercial driver's license of Class A
• Possess a grasp of vehicle safety and control mechanisms
• A driving history devoid of accidents or traffic violations, indicating a commitment to safe driving
• Maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification Card or undergo a fully covered DOT physical examination sponsored by the employer
• Willing to be mobile for work duties over the course of a standard workweek
• Endorsed for the transport of dangerous goods, tankers, and multiple trailers

Preferred qualifications:

• Driving as a team or having over-the-road experience means that multiple drivers work together to cover extensive distances and share the responsibilities of operating a vehicle
• Effective coordination with dispatchers and team members relies on strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in functioning both autonomously and collectively within a team dynamic, displaying significant teamwork and collaboration

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Payment for showers while traveling
• The usual timetable involves a schedule of five consecutive workdays and a two-day break
• Immediate access to comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Hourly wages for 6 designated holidays
• PTO offered
• An employer-sponsored 401k plan with a company match entails the employer matching a portion of the employee's contributions to their retirement fund
• Freight handling without any touch and on-site transportation
• Retail outlets and refueling stops throughout the network are working to cut down on delays
• The year 2023 will see the launch of automated trucks by Freightliner and Kenworth, promising to bring significant advancements in logistics and transportation
• Microwaves and fridges found in truck sleepers
• Tractors come with a toolkit and repair kit designed for servicing and fixing potential issues

Roles:

• Carry out runs transporting goods between XPO sites for both pick up and drop off and cooperate with colleagues from XPO in the process
• Maneuver through different routes, prioritize the safety of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), and adhere to transportation regulations
• Maneuver multiple tractor-trailer combinations over long distances throughout a typical workweek that involves being away from home
• Follow the guidelines set by the Department of Transportation while operating the vehicle
• Utilize all in-house equipment and mandatory systems for handling freight transportation tasks

Requirements:

• Raise and transport objects with diverse forms, measurements, and heaviness (typically up to 50 lbs. and sometimes over 75 lbs.)
• Safely embark and disembark from tractor cab/trailer
• Remain seated for prolonged periods in a truck cab
• Stretch (even beyond your head), incline, scale, propel, drag, rotate, crouch down, and assume a kneeling position
• Conduct operations of a tractor-trailer combination for up to 11 hours continuously, in diverse weather conditions, while securely transporting a variety of freight
• Efficiently use a mobile device

EEO Statement:

Being an Equal Opportunity employer is a source of pride for us. We are committed to evaluating all eligible applicants for employment without discrimination based on race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

Prospective employees who are given a provisional offer of employment may have to complete and pass a pre-hiring drug examination.