Truck Driver Student

XPO•Goodlettsville, TN

About The Position

The Truck Driver Student attends training to obtain a CDL-A and gains on-the-job experience as an LTL Driver. Under supervision, the student performs vehicle inspections, maintains records in accordance with FMCSR, DOT and company policies, loads and unloads freight using a forklift as needed, completes required documentation and reports, follows company safety policies, and stays in contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. The role involves safely operating a tractor-trailer combination under supervision for up to 11 consecutive hours in all types of weather while transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The position is home daily and starts at $23.43 per hour. XPO provides full health insurance on day one, life and disability insurance, up to 13 days of PTO during the first year, nine paid company holidays, a 401(k) option with company match, and education assistance. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position. The job requires frequent lifting of freight and other objects weighing 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of more than 75 pounds. It also involves moving and positioning a converter dolly with an average weight or pull force of approximately 128 pounds; walking and standing for extended periods on varying surfaces; working in adverse weather; climbing in and out of a tractor cab and trailer; and extended sitting in a truck tractor and/or forklift. Applicants must be able to perform reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting and kneeling. They 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 entries in reports and records.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have 1 year of related experience.
Hold a valid state-issued driver's license for at least 12 months.
Attain a CDL-A permit by the first day of class.
Obtain double/triple trailers, tanker and HAZMAT endorsements within 90 days of employment.
Initiate the TSA fingerprint-based background check by completing fingerprinting no later than the second week of class.
Have a 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.
Be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Be able to read and speak English 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.
Lift freight and other objects weighing 50 pounds frequently and occasionally more than 75 pounds.
Safely operate heavy equipment and move and position a converter dolly with an average weight or pull force of approximately 128 pounds.
Walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces, including uneven or slippery surfaces; work in adverse weather; 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 the head, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.
Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

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 according to FMCSR, DOT and company policies.
Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed; the work involves 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.
Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination under supervision for up to 11 consecutive hours in all types of weather while transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials.