Job Description : What you'll need to succeed as a Team Driver at XPO*Minimum qualifications : * Be a member of an existing team.
We are only recruiting existing teams, and both team members must apply to this position* 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 Preferred qualifications : * 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 *About the Team Driver job*Pay, benefits and more : * Weekly pay
- Mileage pay will be paid at the designated rate of $0.91 per mile, split between each driver ($0.455 per mile) for all tasks related to the completion of the load* Hourly pay of $33.
07 will be provided for en route waiting times of more than an hour due to traffic, construction or weather-related delays* Reimbursement for on-the-road showers* Typical schedule is 5 days on, 2 days off* Full health insurance benefits available on day one* Hourly pay for 6 holidays* PTO offered* 401k with company match* No touch and in-house freight* Shops and fueling stations across the network to reduce delays* 2023 Freightliner and Kenworth automatic trucks
Microwaves and refrigerators in sleeper cabs* Tool and repair kit in tractors What you'll do on a typical day : * 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 Team Drivers are required to : * 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 *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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