Class B Local Truck Driver - San Jose, CA

XPO Logistics, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO 13 days first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Motor Carrier Act Exempt

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Class B Local Truck Driver in San Jose, CA. You will operate a straight truck, load and unload freight, and provide excellent customer service. The role includes day, night and weekend shifts and may involve additional sales lead generation.

The position offers full health insurance on day one, life/disability insurance, PTO, company holidays, 401(k) with match, and education assistance. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt role in a Union-friendly market.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Class B CDL without air brake restriction.
• Safe driving record and history.
• Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals.
• Pass a company-paid DOT physical.
• Flexible schedule up to 12–14 hours per day (day/night/weekend).
• Able to obtain Federal Medical Certificate and self-certify as Non-Exempt Interstate.
• Hazmat and tank endorsements required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Class B CDL

Safe driving record

DOT drug test

DOT medical exam

12–14 hour shifts

Endorsements (hazmat/tank)

Flexible schedule

Job description

Class B Local Truck Driver - San Jose, CA

Requisition Id: 390016

Business Unit: LTL

Location: San Jose, CA, US, 95131

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: $30.91 to $34.40 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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Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto