What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly position at XPO?
Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly
Requisition Id : 377982
Business Unit : LTL
Location :
Knoxville, TN, US, 37914
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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