About the role#
As a Truck Driver Student, you will participate in training sessions to earn your CDL-A. This position provides on-the-job experience as an LTL Driver. You will work under supervision to learn the ropes of the transportation industry while maintaining compliance with federal and company standards.
What you'll do#
- Attend training sessions to obtain your CDL-A license.
- Perform vehicle inspections under supervision as required by FMCSR guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records according to DOT, FMCSR, and company policies.
- Load and unload freight using a forklift when necessary.
- Complete all required documentation and reports.
- Follow all company safety policies and maintain communication with service center personnel.
- Operate a tractor-trailer combination under supervision.
- Perform physical tasks including lifting freight up to 75 lbs, climbing in and out of cabs, and operating heavy equipment.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 21 years of age.
- One 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 attain double/triple trailers, tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements within 90 days.
- Initiate a TSA fingerprint-based background check by the second week of class.
- A safe driving record and history.
- Ability to pass a DOT drug test and physical, with no prior positive drug tests or refusals in the last 3 years.
- Availability to work various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
- Forklift experience and a Class B CDL are preferred.
Location & details#
- Salem, Illinois.
- This is an on-site, full-time 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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