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As a Truck Driver at XPO, you will be responsible for safely operating a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples. You will provide excellent service to customers, which includes generating sales leads, and loading and unloading freight. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights, frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs. You will also need to safely climb in and out of a tractor cab/trailer and sit for extended periods while operating heavy equipment and a forklift. The job may require you to work in various weather conditions and on uneven or slippery surfaces.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples
  • Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads
  • Load and unload freight
  • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.)
  • Safely climb in/out of a tractor cab/trailer
  • Sit for extended periods in a truck tractor and/or on a forklift
  • Safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift
  • Walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery
  • Reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel
  • Operate a tractor-trailer combination for up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Valid Class A commercial driver's license
  • Safe driving record and history
  • Currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials, tank vehicle and doubles/triples endorsements within 90 days of employment
  • Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years
  • Hold a valid DOT Medical Certification Card or pass a company-paid DOT physical
  • Available to work a flexible schedule that's up to 12-14 hours a day, including day, night and weekend shifts

Nice-to-haves

  • Forklift experience

Benefits

  • Home daily
  • Expected pay range: \$32.48 to \$40.18 per hour
  • 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
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