About the role#
As a Truck Driver Student, you will gain hands-on experience while working toward your CDL-A. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Shelby, Iowa. You will train to become an LTL driver, performing essential freight operations under supervision while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
What you'll do#
- Attend training sessions to earn your CDL-A.
- Perform vehicle inspections and maintain records according to DOT and company policies.
- Load and unload freight using a forklift.
- Verify and complete all required documentation.
- Communicate regularly with service center personnel.
- Operate a tractor-trailer combination under supervision.
- Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 75 lbs, climbing, bending, and working in various weather conditions.
What you'll need#
- You are at least 21 years old.
- You have 1 year of related experience.
- You hold a valid state-issued driver's license for at least 12 months.
- You have a CDL-A permit by the first day of class.
- You can obtain double/triple trailers, tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements within 90 days.
- You initiate a TSA fingerprint-based background check by the second week of class.
- You have a safe driving record.
- You pass a DOT drug test, a company-paid DOT physical, and a pre-hire test.
- You are available to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Forklift experience and a Class B CDL are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Shelby, Iowa.
- Schedule: Full-time with rotating shifts.
- Compensation: Paid position starting at $22.85 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and paid holidays.
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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