Logistics Driver

Job Summary

XPO holds a strong position as a key provider of transportation services globally, priding itself on its sophisticated network comprising skilled individuals, advanced technology, and tangible resources. Individuals who enjoy challenges and excel in communication within various contexts are highly valued at XPO. Your wealth of skills and experience are sought after to drive positive outcomes that will pave the way for mutual success and a promising future. Consider joining XPO if you are seeking a platform for professional growth.

Minimum qualifications:

• Integrate into an established team. We are exclusively recruiting teams that are already formed, and both members of the team need to apply for this position
• Competent to work with a fellow driver in a sleeper tractor for extended trips
• - Individuals must have reached the age of 21
• Maintain an authentic Class A commercial driver's license
• Have familiarity with the functioning of vehicle safety and control systems
• A record of safe driving practices and a positive driving background
• Have an up-to-date DOT Medical Certification Card or clear a DOT physical examination at the expense of the company
• Open to working remotely for the duration of a typical five-day work schedule
• Holding endorsements for handling hazardous materials and operating tank vehicles, as well as doubles/triples

Preferred qualifications:

• Team driving and over-the-road experience require multiple individuals to collaborate in driving a vehicle over long distances, dividing the journey into shifts
• Successful interaction with dispatchers and team members requires adept verbal and written communication capabilities
• Proficient at working self-sufficiently and cooperatively in a team setting, exhibiting notable teamwork and unity

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Reimbursing for showers taken on the go
• The standard work cycle consists of five days in session, followed by a two-day hiatus
• Day one eligibility for full health insurance coverage
• Compensation for 6 holidays calculated per hour
• PTO offered
• The concept of a 401k plan with a company match involves the employer providing a matching contribution based on the employee's own contributions to the retirement account
• Non-contact delivery and internal logistics
• Shops and petrol stations along the network are focused on decreasing disruptions
• Freightliner and Kenworth are set to unveil automated trucks in 2023, signaling a major shift towards autonomous driving in the trucking sector
• Sleeper cab amenities include microwaves and refrigeration units
• The tool and repair package included in tractors is essential for addressing any mechanical problems that may arise

Roles:

• Perform trips moving loads from one XPO facility to another for pick up and delivery and engage with other XPO team members during the operations
• Guide through multiple pathways, uphold the safety of CMVs, and ensure adherence to transportation laws
• Drive diverse truck-trailer pairs over extended distances as part of a regular five-day workweek away from home
• Ensure safe operation of the vehicle in accordance with DOT regulations
• Perform operations using internal freight transportation tools and the associated systems

Requirements:

• Hoist items with a variety of shapes, sizes, and loads (commonly up to 50 lbs. and at times exceeding 75 lbs.)
• Ensure safe entry and exit from tractor cab/trailer
• Stay stationary for extended durations within a truck cabin
• Raise (going beyond your head), curve, mount, thrust, tug, pivot, stoop, and bend your knees
• Operate a tractor-trailer combination for a period of up to 11 successive hours in any weather condition, ensuring the safe transportation of all types of cargo
• Adequately handle a handheld tool

EEO Statement:

We are pleased to uphold our status as an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be reviewed for employment opportunities without bias towards race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected groups.

Those individuals who receive a tentative job offer may be requested to undertake and clear a pre-employment drug screening.