Class B Local Truck Driver - Des Plaines, IL

XPO; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 13 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Class B Local Truck Driver in Des Plaines, IL. This role requires a CDL B without air brakes, a clean driving record, and DOT test clearances. Expect a variable schedule up to 12–14 hours with day, night, and weekend shifts to serve customers and grow sales leads.

Benefits begin day one and include health, life and disability insurance, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with match, and education assistance. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities at XPO.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Class B CDL without air brake restriction.
• Safe driving record and history.
• Must pass DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals.
• Must pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule up to 12–14 hours per day, including day, night and weekend shifts.
• Have or obtain Federal Medical Certificate and self-certify as Non-Exempt Interstate.
• Required to obtain hazardous materials and tank endorsements within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a straight truck (GVWR 26,001 lb. or more).
• Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads.
• Load and unload freight.
• Operate a straight truck per state regulations for intrastate operations.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack to load and unload freight.

Skills

CDL Class B

Safe driving record

DOT drug test

DOT physical

Interstate driving general

Flexible schedule readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Career Opportunities: Class B Local Truck Driver - Des Plaines, IL (389835)

Requisition ID389835-Posted09/21/2026-US

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

• To be 21 years of age or older
• Class B CDL without air brake restriction
• Safe driving record and history
• To pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals
• To pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions)
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours in a day, including day, night and weekend shifts
• Have, or the ability to obtain, a Federal Medical Certificate and self-certify as Non-Exempt Interstate
• Currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials and tank endorsements within 90 days of employment

Preferred qualifications:

• Currently possess hazardous materials and tank endorsements

About the Class B Driver job

Pay, benefits, and more:

• Expected pay range: $29.41 to $32.73 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
• 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 straight truck (GVWR or GVW of 26,001 lb. or more)
• Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads
• Load and unload freight
• Operate a straight truck based on State specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack to load and unload freight

Class B Drivers are required to:

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally)
• Safely climb in/out of a straight truck/box truck
• Sit for extended periods of time in a straight truck/box truck and/or forklift; safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time 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 straight truck for up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous and 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.

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.

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