Truck Driver Student

XPO; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

XPO in Illinois is hiring a Truck Driver Student. You will train to obtain a CDL-A and gain on-the-job experience as an LTL driver under supervision. You will perform inspections, keep records, and handle freight with a forklift when needed.

We offer health and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and education assistance. Expect to work diverse shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Hold a valid state-issued driver's license for at least 12 months.
• Obtain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class with required endorsements within 90 days.
• Initiate TSA fingerprint-based background check early in training.
• Maintain a safe driving record and comply with DOT requirements.
• Pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test.

Responsibilities

• Attend CDL-A training sessions to earn a CDL-A.
• Gain on-the-job experience as an LTL Driver under supervision.
• Perform vehicle inspections per FMCSR 396.13.
• Maintain records per FMCSR, DOT and company policies.
• Load/unload freight with forklift as needed.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Follow safety policies and coordinate with service centers.

Skills

CDL-A permit

Driver's license

DOT drug test

TSA background check

Flexible shifts

Safe driving record

FMCSR knowledge

Job description

Requisition ID390407-Posted10/23/2026-US

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

• Be at least 21 years of age
• 1 year of related experience
• Hold a valid state-issued driver's license for a minimum of 12 months
• Attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class and the following endorsements within 90 days of employment: 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
• Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years
• Pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions) and perform essential functions with or without accommodation
• Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Class B CDL

About the Truck Driver Student Job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Expected pay range: $22.85 to $28.10 per hour. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
• Full health insurance 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:

• 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 by FMCSR, DOT and company policies
• Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed (touch freight)
• 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

Truck Driver Students are required to:

• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights of 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally more than 75 lbs.
• 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 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 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) 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.

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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