Class B Local Truck Driver - East Brunswick, NJ

XPO•East Brunswick Township, NJ

25d•$31 - $34

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, serving customers, loading and unloading freight, and operating a forklift and pallet jack. Drivers must follow state-specific regulations for intrastate commercial straight trucks. The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule of up to 12–14 hours per day, including day, night, and weekend shifts. Drivers may operate a straight truck for up to 11 consecutive hours and work in all types of weather. The job includes frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 75 pounds, as well as climbing, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling. Applicants must be at least 21, hold a Class B CDL without an air brake restriction, have a safe driving record, pass required DOT and company screening, and possess or be able to obtain a Federal Medical Certificate and self-certify as Non-Exempt Interstate. Hazardous materials and tank endorsements must be held or obtained within 90 days of employment. The worker 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.
Have 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 covering physical essential functions.
Be available to work 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 safely climb in and out of a straight truck or box truck.
Be able to sit for extended periods in a straight truck, box truck, 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, 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.