Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly
Company
XPO, Inc.
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
New York State Job Bank - National Labor Exchange
Job Description
Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly
Requisition Id: 386783
Business Unit: LTL
Location:
Montgomery, NY, US, 12549
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
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 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.
Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en_US) .
Requisition Id: 386783
Business Unit: LTL
Location:
Montgomery, NY, US, 12549
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
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 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.
Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en_US) .
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
