Truck Driver Student

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Hold a valid state‑issued driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months.
• Attain a CDL‑A permit by the first day of class and the following endorsements within 90 days of employment: double/triple trailers, tanker and HAZMAT.
• Initiate the TSA fingerprint‑based background check by completing the fingerprinting process no later than the second week of class.
• Maintain a safe driving record.
• Pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years.
• Pass a company‑paid DOT physical and pre‑hire test (physical essential functions) and be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
• Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

• Class B CDL.

• Expected pay range: $23.43 to $28.81 per hour.
• Full health insurance on day one.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Up to 13 days PTO over the first year.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) option with company match.
• Education assistance.
• Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.

• Attend training sessions to obtain a CDL‑A.
• Gain on‑the‑job experience as an LTL Driver.
• Under supervision, perform vehicle inspections required under Section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
• Maintain records by FMCSR, DOT and company policies.
• Load and unload freight using a forklift as needed (touch freight).
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Adhere to company safety policies.
• Maintain contact with service center personnel in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment.

• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights of 50 lb. frequently and occasionally more than 75 lb.
• Safely operate heavy equipment; move and position a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lb.
• Walk and stand for extended periods on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery; work in adverse weather conditions; climb in and out of a tractor cab and trailer, and sit for extended periods in a truck tractor and/or forklift.
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel.
• Operate a tractor‑trailer combination (under supervision) for up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non‑hazardous materials.

We are a proud equal opportunity 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.