XPO Logistics

Truck Driver / Student

Posted on: 14 Mar 2021

West Fargo, ND

Job Description

Pay starts at $18.59

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, were constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels, who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. The Driver Sales Representative (DSR) External Driving School Scholarship Program provides a scholarship (up to $5,000) to attend an external driving school where you will work to complete courses to obtain a Commercial Drivers License-A (CDL-A). As a DSR Student (E), you will work a limited number of hours as a dockworker each week while completing the external driving school. Upon successful completion of the external driving school program, you will be eligible to test to obtain a CDL-A with hazardous materials endorsements and doubles/triples endorsements; and upon meeting all other company requirements, you may be eligible for a Driver Sales Representative position.

What youll do on a typical day:

* Unload and load freight off/on trailers
* Perform vehicle inspections, under supervision, as required under section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
* Maintain records in accordance with FMCSR, DOT and company policies
* Verify and complete required documentation and reports
* Handle hazardous materials and adhere to company safety policies
* Maintain contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, youll need:

* To be at least 21 years old
* To attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class; attain the following endorsements by the end of the training program: 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
* To pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals; pass a company-paid DOT physical
* To pass a company-paid post-offer, pre-hire, screen test (physical essential functions); able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations
* Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends; also, a designated shift prior to or following a 4-hour unpaid classroom training session

Itd be great if you also have:

* Forklift experience

This job requires the ability to:

* Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and more than 75 lbs. occasionally)
* 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 of time 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 of time in a truck tractor and/or on a forklift
* Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel

Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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

XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

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 intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Nearest Major Market: Fargo
Job Segment: Intern, Outside Sales, Supply, Logistics, Supply Chain, Entry Level, Sales, Operations

XPO Logistics

Greenwich, CT

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation and logistics services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. We use our network to help customers manage their goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. At the top of our value proposition is an intense customer service culture that connects our team worldwide. Our people focus on finding new ways to help our customers succeed, while becoming continuously more efficient ourselves.

Customer relationships are the lifeblood of our business. However, we never forget that our company has responsibilities to many other stakeholders as well: investors, employees, carriers, business partners, local communities and global society. When we say Let’s Move the World Forward, we’re speaking to the interests of all XPO stakeholders, as well as the world at large. 

We put safety first – for each other, our communities and our environment. We do things the right way, the first time. Our workplaces are collaborative and supportive. We take care of each other and we constantly seek to improve the safety of our operations, from trucks and docks to warehouses and datacenters.

 

  • Industry
    Transport/Delivery Services
  • No. of Employees
    100,000
  • Jobs Posted
    6043

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