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Truck Driver Student

XPO, Inc. • Chicago Heights, IL • 9h ago

Requisition Id: 389931

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Chicago Heights, IL, US, 60411

What you'll need to succeed as a Truck Driver Student at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

Be at least 21 years of age

1 year of related experience

Hold a valid state-issued driver's license for a minimum of 12 months

Attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class and the following endorsements within 90 days of employment: double/triple trailers, tanker and HAZMAT

Initiate the TSA fingerprint-based background check by completing the fingerprinting process no later than the second week of class

Safe driving record and history

Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years

Pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions) andperform essential functions with or without accommodation

Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

Forklift experience

Class B CDL

About the Truck Driver Student Job

Pay, benefits and more:

Home daily

Expected pay range: $24.37 to $29.93 per hour. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

What you'll do on a typical day:

Attend training sessions to obtain aCDL-A

Gain on-the-job experience as an LTL Driver

Under supervision, perform vehicle inspections required under section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

Maintain records by FMCSR, DOT and company policies

Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed (touch freight)

Verify and complete required documentation and reports

Adhere to company safety policies.

Maintain contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Truck Driver Students are required to:

Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights of 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally more than 75 lbs.

Safely operate heavy equipment; move and position a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.

Walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery; work in adverse weather conditions; climb in and out of a tractor cab and trailer, and sit for extended periods in a truck tractor and/or forklift

Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

Operate a tractor-trailer combination (under supervision) for up to 11 consecutive hours, in all @types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials

Pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor requirements, the worker must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and record.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en_US) .

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