Full-Time Driver, Transport in Mississauga
Job Description
XPO provides cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the world’s most successful companies, including Boeing, Home Depot, Ikea, L’Oréal and many others. We’re growing worldwide. And we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our customers require. If you’re ready to give us your best, let’s talk. We’d like to invest in you. (NYSE: XPO)
Job Summary
At XPO Logistics, our driver job is not just behind the wheel. If you are looking to drive our business and not just our trucks, XPO Logistics could be a good fit for you. Our drivers not only deliver freight and final goods to our service centers and customers’ businesses safely, efficiently and free from damage, but they are also involved in unloading and distributing the freight as well. A XPO Logistics driver is also a key part of our customer service team, as they frequently interface with customers, forging our relationship with them and driving future business.
Description of Essential Job Functions
Unload & load freight off/on trailers; lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally); safely operate heavy equipment; move, position and connect/disconnect a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs; safely climb in and out of a tractor cab and trailer; sit for extended periods of time in a truck tractor and/or forklift; safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery; operate a tractor/trailer combination up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials; and safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties. Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Safely operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable).
Perform vehicle inspections required under section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations. Only needed if crossing into US
Maintain a current Class 1 or Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials certificate and proper Airbrake/Manual transmission endorsements as indicated by each Province.
Operate and maintain records in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Department of Transportation (DOT) and company policies as required.
Provide service excellence to customers including generating sales leads to appropriate personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.
Skills & Experience:
For Manitoba/Alberta Drivers: Class 1 license with airbrake endorsement
For Saskatchewan Drivers: Class 1 license with A endorsement
For New Burnswick Drivers: Class 1 license with airbrake (F (paper license) or E (plastic license)) endorsement
For Nova Scotia Drivers: Class 1 license with airbrake endorsement
For Ontario Drivers: Class A license with Z endorsement for airbrakes
For Quebec Drivers: Class 1 license with F (airbrake) and M (manual transmission) endorsements
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Forklift experience preferred.
Safe driving record and history.
Pass DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals. – Only needed if crossing into US
Meet the medical fitness provisions of the Canadian National Safety Code for Motor Carriers
Pass a company paid Post Offer Pre-Hire screen (physical essential functions) test – if applicable Company Overview:
XPO Logistics is the premier provider of reliable, regional, inter-regional and nationwide LTL service to customers large and small across our integrated, single North American network of LTL operating locations.
Recently, Fortune Magazine named XPO Logistics the “Most Admired Company” in the transportation and logistics industry. At XPO Logistics, you will work alongside a top caliber management team that not only understands the transportation industry but the importance of utilizing and developing top talent. If you are looking to build a solid and long-lasting career where you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, look to XPO Logistcs. Apply today and find out why thousands of people have made XPO Logistics their employer of choice!