About the role#
As a Truck Driver Student, you will attend training sessions to earn your CDL-A and gain on-the-job experience as an LTL Driver. This is a full-time, on-site role where you will work under supervision to learn the fundamentals of the transportation industry. You must be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
What you'll do#
- Attend training sessions to obtain a CDL-A.
- Perform vehicle inspections under supervision and maintain records according to FMCSR, DOT, and company policies.
- Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed.
- Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
- Maintain contact with service center personnel.
- Operate a tractor-trailer combination under supervision for up to 11 consecutive hours in various weather conditions.
- Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving a converter dolly with a pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
- Perform physical tasks including lifting objects over 75 lbs, reaching, bending, climbing, and sitting for extended periods.
What you'll need#
- You are at least 21 years of age.
- You have 1 year of related experience and a valid state-issued driver's license held for at least 12 months.
- You can attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class.
- You are able to obtain double/triple trailers, tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements within 90 days of employment.
- You can initiate a TSA fingerprint-based background check by the second week of class.
- You have a safe driving record and history.
- You can pass a DOT drug test and a company-paid DOT physical.
- You are able to read and speak English to communicate with the public, understand highway signs, and complete reports.
- Forklift experience and a Class B CDL are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
- This is a full-time, on-site role.
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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