About the role#
As a Truck Driver Student, you will attend training to earn your CDL-A and gain on-the-job experience as an LTL Driver. This is a full-time, on-site role where you will work under supervision to learn the operations of a tractor-trailer. You will be expected to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
What you'll do#
- Attend training sessions to obtain your CDL-A.
- Perform vehicle inspections under supervision as required by FMCSR section 396.13.
- Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination under supervision to transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed.
- Maintain accurate records according to FMCSR, DOT, and company policies.
- Complete required documentation and reports.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and keep in contact with service center personnel.
- Perform physical tasks including lifting objects up to 75 lbs, moving converter dollies, and working in various weather conditions.
What you'll need#
- You are at least 21 years of age.
- You have 1 year of related experience.
- You have held a valid state-issued driver's license for at least 12 months.
- You can attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class.
- You can obtain double/triple trailers, tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements within 90 days of employment.
- You can initiate a TSA fingerprint-based background check by the second week of class.
- You have a safe driving record and history.
- You can pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years.
- You can pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test.
- You can read and speak English well enough to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, and complete reports.
- Forklift experience and a Class B CDL are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Fridley, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
About XPO
XPO operates as a public company within the truck transportation industry. Founded in 1989, the firm specializes in less-than-truckload freight transportation services. It maintains a large workforce with over 39,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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