Truck Driver / Home Daily / $4,500 in Bonuses

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Rockford
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Eligible participants who are hired while the program is in effect will receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus, subject to repayment if the employee voluntarily terminates their employment with XPO Logistics within the first 6 months. Bonuses are subject to all applicable taxes. All other rules governing this program will apply. Current XPO employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. A $1,000 retention bonus will be paid to those eligible participants who are hired while the program is in effect and attain 6 months of continuous employment with XPO Logistics in their current qualified position. Eligible participants who are hired while the program is in effect and attain 12 months of continuous employment in their current qualified position will receive another $1,000 bonus. The bonuses are subject to all applicable taxes. All other rules governing this program will apply. Current XPO employees are not eligible for retention bonuses. 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 freightWhat 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 must be obtained in full within 90 days of employment
  • Doubles/triples endorsement must be obtained in full within 90 days of employment
  • Tank vehicle endorsement (tanker drivers) must be obtained in full within 90 days of employment
  • 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 experienceThis 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 on a 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 materialsBe 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. XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. 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 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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