About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Truck Driver Student. You will participate in training sessions to earn your CDL-A and gain hands-on experience working as an LTL Driver. This position involves operating a tractor-trailer combination under supervision and performing duties in accordance with DOT and FMCSR regulations.
What you'll do#
- Attend training sessions to obtain a CDL-A license.
- Perform vehicle inspections as required by the FMCSR.
- Load and unload freight using a forklift.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation according to company and government policies.
- Communicate regularly with service center personnel.
- Operate heavy equipment and move converter dollies.
- Work in various weather conditions, including standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
- Lift objects weighing 50 lbs. frequently, and occasionally more than 75 lbs.
- Reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel as needed.
- Operate a tractor-trailer under supervision for up to 11 consecutive hours.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 21 years old.
- At least 1 year of related experience.
- A valid state-issued driver's license held for at least 12 months.
- A CDL-A permit by the first day of class.
- Ability to obtain double/triple trailers, tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements within 90 days.
- Start the TSA fingerprint-based background check by the second week of class.
- A safe driving record.
- Ability to pass a DOT drug test, a company-paid DOT physical, and a pre-hire test.
- Proficiency in reading and speaking English.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Forklift experience and a Class B CDL are preferred.
Location & details#
- La Salle, Illinois.
- Full-time position.
- On-site work modality.
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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