Long Haul CDL Driver

Job Summary

XPO is a leading global transportation services company ranked among the top ten worldwide. The company boasts a cohesive network that combines personnel, innovative technology, and tangible resources. XPO seeks individuals who thrive on challenges and excel in various communication settings. Your expertise and experience are valuable assets that XPO aims to utilize to achieve successful outcomes and secure a prosperous future for both you and the company. If you seek professional development, consider becoming part of XPO's team.

Minimum qualifications:

• Join a pre-existing team. We are solely looking for teams that already exist, and both members of the team must submit applications for this role
• Capable of teaming up with another driver in a sleeper truck for long hauls
• - Must be of legal drinking age
• Possess a legitimate Class A CDL
• Understand how vehicle safety and control systems operate
• A clean driving record and past driving behavior that demonstrates safety on the road
• Possess a current DOT Medical Certification Card or successfully complete a DOT physical covered by the company
• Ready for off-site assignments during a traditional workweek schedule
• Having dangerous substances, tank vehicle, and doubles/triples certifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Team driving or over-the-road experience involves two or more drivers taking shifts in operating a vehicle for long distances
• Proficient verbal and written communication abilities are essential for efficient collaboration with dispatchers and colleagues
• Capable of operating autonomously and cooperatively within a group setting, showcasing robust teamwork and harmony

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Compensation for mobile hygiene facilities
• A common routine consists of working for five days followed by two days of rest
• Health insurance benefits fully accessible from the first day of coverage
• Payment for 6 holidays on an hourly basis
• PTO offered
• A 401k plan offering a company match involves an employer contributing a certain percentage of an employee's salary to their retirement account
• No physical contact and internal shipping system
• Stores and gas stations along the route aim to minimize wait times
• In 2023, Freightliner and Kenworth will introduce automatic trucks that will revolutionize the transportation industry
• Microwaves and refrigerators installed in sleeper cabs
• Tractors are equipped with a set of tools and repair equipment for maintenance purposes

Roles:

• Transport cargo back and forth between XPO locations for collection and delivery while collaborating with other XPO staff members
• Navigate diverse pathways, uphold Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) security, and guarantee adherence to transportation guidelines
• Drive different truck-trailer setups across extensive distances during a standard five-day workweek spent away from home
• Drive the vehicle in a manner that complies with DOT rules for safety
• Run all necessary internal tools and systems for transporting freight within the company

Requirements:

• Carry items of different dimensions, proportions, and masses (often around 50 lbs. and occasionally exceeding 75 lbs.)
• Ascend and descend from tractor cab/trailer in a safe manner
• Spend long stretches of time seated in a truck cab
• Extend (including overhead), flex, ascend, press, tug, revolve, crouch, and lower yourself
• Drive a tractor-trailer for a maximum of 11 hours consecutively, under varying weather conditions, ensuring the safe delivery of all kinds of cargo
• Successfully maneuver a portable gadget

EEO Statement:

We take pride in being an employer that promotes Equal Opportunity. All candidates meeting the requirements will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Any candidates receiving a conditional job offer might need to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screening.