Truck Driver / Home Daily

Company: XPO Logistics, Inc.
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Pay starts at $24.35 Logistics done differently. Ranked as the 1 North American logistics company according to Transport Topics, XPO Logistics is among the most admired companies in the world according to Fortune Magazine. At XPO, you're more than a driver, you're a star on our customer service team, providing daily freight solutions to our customers. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. 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 What you need to succeed at XPO: At a minimum, you'll need: To be 21 years of age or older Valid Class A commercial driver's license Safe driving record and history Hazardous materials endorsement Doubles/triples endorsement Tank vehicle endorsement (tanker drivers) To pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals To pass a company-paid DOT physical and pre-hire test (physical essential functions) Availability to work a flexible schedule that's up to 12-14 hours in a day, including day, night and weekend shifts It'd be great if you also have: Forklift experience This job requires the ability to: Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally); 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 of time in a truck tractor and/or forklift; safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift Walk and stand for extended periods of time 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 up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials Be part of something big. XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work. 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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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