What you’ll need to succeed as a Class B Driver at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
To be 21 years of age or older
Class B CDL without air brake restriction
Safe driving record and history
To pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals
To pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions)
Availability to work a flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours in a day, including day, night and weekend shifts
Have, or the ability to obtain, a Federal Medical Certificate and self-certify as Non-Exempt Interstate
Currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials and tank endorsements within 90 days of employment
Preferred qualifications:
Currently possess hazardous materials and tank endorsements
About the Class B Driver job
Pay, benefits, and more:
Pay starts at $30.91/hour
Day Shift - Monday - Friday
Full health insurance benefits 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:
Safely operate a straight truck (GVWR or GVW of 26,001 lb. or more)
Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads
Load and unload freight
Operate a straight truck based on State specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks.
Operate a forklift and pallet jack to load and unload freight
Class B Drivers are required to:
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally)
Safely climb in/out of a straight truck/box truck
Sit for extended periods of time in a straight truck/box truck and/or forklift; safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift
Walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather)
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Operate a straight truck for up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous and 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.
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