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Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A

XPO, Inc.

Port Allen, LAFull-time$28.61/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$28.61/hr
Location
Port Allen, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's LicenseCurrently Possess Or Be Willing To Obtain Hazardous Materials, Tank Vehicle And Doubles/Triples Endorsements Within 90 Days Of EmploymentHold A Valid DOT Medical Certification Card Or Pass A Company-Paid DOT Physical

Job overview

XPO, Inc. is hiring a Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A. XPO is seeking a Truck Driver to safely operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and triples, and provide excellent customer service. This role involves loading and unloading freight, and requires the ability to lift heavy objects and operate a forklift. The successful candidate will transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials while adhering to safety regulations.

Key focus areas include Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples, Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads, and Load and unload freight.

Successful candidates bring Age 21+, Class A CDL, and Safe Driving Record. Important skills include Safely Operate Tractor-Trailer Combination, Customer Service, Generating Sales Leads, Load And Unload Freight, Operate Heavy Equipment, and Read And Speak English. Preferred (not required): Forklift Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safely Operate Tractor-Trailer CombinationCustomer ServiceGenerating Sales LeadsLoad and Unload FreightOperate Heavy EquipmentRead and Speak EnglishCommunicate EffectivelyForklift Experience

Qualifications

Must Be 21 Years of AgeValid Class a Commercial Driver's LicenseSafe Driving Record and HistoryCurrently Possess or Be Willing to Obtain Hazardous Materials, Tank Vehicle and Doubles/Triples Endorsements Within 90 Days of EmploymentPass a DOT Drug TestNo Prior Positive DOT Tests or Refusals in Last 3 YearsHold a Valid DOT Medical Certification Card or Pass a Company-Paid DOT PhysicalAvailable to Work Flexible Schedule Up to 12-14 Hours a Day

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A

Requisition Id: 388151

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Port Allen, LA, US, 70767

What you’ll need to succeed as a Truck Driver at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

  • 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

Preferred qualifications:

  • Forklift experience

  • Currently possess hazardous materials, tank vehicle and doubles/triples endorsements

About the Truck Driver Job

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Home daily

  • Pay starts at$28.61/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

  • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples

  • Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads

  • Load and unload freight

Truck Drivers are required to:

  • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.); move and position a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 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 (including working outdoors in inclement weather)

  • Reach (including above your head), 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

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.

Don’t have your CDL-A yet? Learn more about our Driver School here. (https://jobs.xpo.com/go/Driver-School/4198400/)

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.

Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en\_US) .

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