Class B Local Truck Driver - Kansas City, KS

XPO•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Class B Driver to operate a straight truck with a GVWR or GVW of 26,001 pounds or more. The role involves safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials, loading and unloading freight, and providing excellent customer service, including generating sales leads. Drivers use a forklift and pallet jack and must operate in accordance with state-specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include day, night, and weekend shifts, with workdays of up to 12–14 hours. Drivers may operate a straight truck for up to 11 consecutive hours and must be able to perform the physical functions of the role, including lifting, climbing, sitting, walking, standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling. Work may take place outdoors in inclement weather and on uneven or slippery surfaces. The position is Motor Carrier Act Exempt. Applicants must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a Class B CDL without an air brake restriction.
Have a safe driving record and history.
Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals.
Pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test for physical essential functions.
Be available for a flexible schedule of up to 12–14 hours per day, including day, night, and weekend shifts.
Have or be able 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.
Be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 75 pounds occasionally.
Be able to climb safely in and out of a straight truck or box truck.
Be able to sit for extended periods in a straight truck, box truck, and/or forklift, and safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift.
Be able to walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces, including uneven or slippery surfaces, and work outdoors in inclement weather.
Be able to reach, including overhead, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel.
Be able to operate a straight truck for up to 11 consecutive hours in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Currently possess hazardous materials and tank endorsements.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a straight truck with a GVWR or GVW of 26,001 pounds or more.
Provide excellent customer service, including generating sales leads.
Load and unload freight.
Operate a straight truck in accordance with state-specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks.
Operate a forklift and pallet jack to load and unload freight.
Safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials.