Truck Driver Student Bonuses
Posted on: 11 Jul 2021
South Bend, IN
Job Description
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Attend training sessions to obtain a CDL-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 in accordance with FMCSR, DOT and company policies
Unload and load freight off/on trailers
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
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
To be at least 21 years old
A safe driving record and history
To pass 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); perform essential functions with or without an accommodation
Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends
It’d be great if you also have:
Forklift experience
Class B CDL
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 forklift
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Operate a tractor-trailer combination (under supervision) up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials
To successfully complete the program, you will:
Obtain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class by passing written tests on general knowledge, combination of vehicles, air brakes, tanker and doubles/triples
Initiate the TSA fingerprint-based background check by completing the fingerprinting process no later than the first week of class
Obtain a CDL-A with these endorsements: double/triple trailers, tanker and hazmat by the end of the training program
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.
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IndustryTransport/Delivery Services
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No. of Employees100,000
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Website
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Jobs Posted6043
