Truck Driver Student at XPO Logistics Shelby, IA

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Iowa; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 13 days PTO

9 paid company holidays

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO Logistics in Shelby, IA is seeking a Truck Driver Student to attend training for a CDL-A and gain hands-on experience. The role offers competitive pay starting at $21.97/hour, full health insurance from day one, and various employment benefits including PTO and education assistance.

Ideal candidates will be 21 years or older, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a DOT drug test. This position supports individuals with a commitment to safety and willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class.
• Pass a DOT drug test.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions to obtain a CDL-A.
• Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed.
• Maintain records by FMCSR, DOT and company policies.
• Adhere to company safety policies.

Skills

Safe driving record

Forklift experience

Education

Hold a valid state-issued driver's license

CDL-A permit

Job description

Truck Driver Student job at XPO Logistics. Shelby, IA.

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

• Forklift experience
• Class B CDL

About the Truck Driver Student Job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Home daily
• Pay starts at $21.97/ hour
• 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

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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