Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly

XPO•Kansas City, KS

6d•Remote

About The Position

XPO is seeking dedicated team drivers to join their fleet. This role involves running loads between XPO facilities, navigating various routes, and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations. Team drivers will operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances, working away from home in a typical 5-day work week. The position requires adherence to DOT regulations and safe operation of all internal freight transportation work tools and systems. XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, looking for challenging and effective communicators to drive positive results.

Requirements

Be a member of an existing team. Both team members must apply.
Able to partner with another driver in a sleeper tractor on extended runs
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a valid Class A commercial driver’s license
Have a working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
Safe driving record and history
Hold a valid DOT Medical Certification Card or pass a company-paid DOT physical
Available to work away from home in a five-day work week
Possess hazardous materials, tank vehicle and doubles/triples endorsements
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 records.

Nice To Haves

Team driving or over-the-road experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination with dispatchers and team members
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and cooperation

Responsibilities

Run loads between XPO facilities for pickup and drop off and work with fellow XPO employees
Navigate various routes, maintain CMV safety, and ensure compliance with transportation regulations
Operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances in a typical 5-day work week away from home
Operate the vehicle safely within DOT regulations
Operate all internal freight transportation work tools and required systems
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.)
Safely climb in/out of tractor cab/trailer
Sit for extended periods in a truck tractor
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Operate a tractor-trailer combination for up to 11 consecutive hours; in all types of weather, while safely transporting all freight types
Properly operate a handheld device