Dedicated Team Driver

4 days ago

Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States xpo Full-time

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 $0.974 per mile, split between each driver ($0.487 per mile) for all tasks related to the completion of the load

Hourly pay of $35.42 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

Pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor requirements, the worker must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and record.

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.