Class B Local Truck Driver - Landover, MD

XPO•Landover, MD

3d•$29 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Class B Local Truck Driver in Landover, Maryland. The role safely operates a straight truck with a GVWR or GVW of 26,001 pounds or more, provides customer service and generates sales leads, loads and unloads freight, and follows state-specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks. The driver also operates a forklift and pallet jack to handle freight. The position involves driving for up to 11 consecutive hours in all types of weather while transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Physical duties include lifting objects up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 75 pounds occasionally; climbing in and out of a truck; prolonged sitting, walking, and standing; and reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling. Work may take place outdoors on uneven or slippery surfaces. The worker must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make report entries. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a Class B CDL without an air brake restriction.
Must have a safe driving record and history.
Must pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals.
Must pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions).
Must be available for a flexible schedule of up to 12–14 hours per day, including day, night, and weekend shifts.
Must have, or be able to obtain, a Federal Medical Certificate and self-certify as Non-Exempt Interstate.
Must currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials and tank endorsements within 90 days of employment.
Must 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.
Must be able to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, walking and standing, and operating a straight truck and forklift.

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 service to customers, including generating sales leads.
Load and unload freight.
Operate a straight truck according to 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 in all types of weather.