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Truck Driver Night Linehaul - Home Daily - CDL A

XPO
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Nashville, TN 37211, US

Salary

$34.71 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • The Truck Driver position at XPO requires candidates to be at least 21 years old and possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license.
  • Applicants must have a safe driving record, pass a DOT drug test, and hold a valid DOT Medical Certification Card.
  • The job offers a starting salary of $34.71 per hour for experienced drivers and includes full health insurance benefits from day one.
  • Candidates should be available for a flexible schedule of up to 12-14 hours a day, including nights and weekends.
  • The role typically requires lifting objects up to 50 lbs and operating a tractor-trailer combination for extended periods.

What you’ll need to succeed as a Truck Driver at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Valid Class A commercial driver's license
  • Safe driving record and history
  • Currently possess or be willing to obtain hazardous materials, tank vehicle and doubles/triples endorsements within 90 days of employment
  • Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years
  • Hold a valid DOT Medical Certification Card or pass a company-paid DOT physical
  • Available to work a flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours a day, including day, night and weekend shifts
  • Available to work a flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours a day, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays (Break Bulk reqs only – use in place of last bullet)  
  • Valid FAST card OR ability to obtain a FAST card within 30 days of start date (Use for locations where DSRs have the potential to drive to the US/CAN)

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Forklift experience

 

About the Truck Driver Job

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Home daily
  • Experienced drivers can start at $34.71/hour
  • Full health insurance benefits on day one 
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • Education assistance
  • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples
  • Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads
  • Load and unload freight

 

Truck Drivers are required to:

  • Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 75 lbs.); move and position a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
  • Safely climb in/out of a tractor cab/trailer
  • Sit for extended periods in a truck tractor and/or on a forklift; safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift
  • Walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather)
  • 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 hazardous/non-hazardous materials

 

Don’t have your CDL-A yet? Learn more about our Driver School here.

 

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

 

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

 

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