10020: City Driver

FedEx Freight, Inc., a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, is a leading transportation service provider specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services across the United States. As part of the FedEx family, FedEx Freight prides itself on delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative freight solutions to meet the needs of its diverse customer base. The company is renowned for its commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and employee development, providing ample growth opportunities within the transportation and logistics sectors. FedEx Freight operates a vast network that connects businesses and communities, ensuring timely and secure delivery of goods nationwide. This well-established company values diversity and inclusion, maintaining equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The position of Tractor-Trailer and Straight Truck Driver with FedEx Freight offers an excellent employment opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic role in freight transportation. This role is structured to involve the pickup and delivery of freight between service centers and customers, while also supporting the selling process by soliciting additional business from customers. The primary responsibility of the driver is to operate a combination of tractor-trailers, including doubles and triples where applicable, as well as straight trucks, performing daily pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance.

Typically beginning at a competitive starting hourly wage of $32.66, with the potential to earn up to $37.81 per hour based on experience and specific job assignments, this position also offers mileage-based pay for linehaul duties, enhancing earning potential for eligible employees. Benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid parental leave, bonus potential, and tuition reimbursement enhance the overall compensation package.

In this role, drivers will be expected to handle freight carefully, securing loads using appropriate tools, verifying documentation, complying with hazardous materials (hazmat) regulations, and maintaining communication with dispatch and customers to ensure smooth delivery operations. Responsibilities also include handling cash or check transactions as required, repairing damaged freight, and performing job duties of road drivers or dock employees as operational needs dictate. Drivers must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, contributing to revenue growth by identifying new sales opportunities during their routes.

The ideal candidate must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License with double/triple, hazardous materials, and tank endorsements, and a clean motor vehicle record (MVR). Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience within the last three years or successfully completed the FedEx Freight Driver Development Course. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry freight weighing up to 100 pounds multiple times per week and the ability to perform tasks requiring extended periods of sitting, bending, climbing, and twisting.

Safety and regulatory compliance are paramount, with drivers required to perform daily vehicle inspections, follow dispatch instructions, and adhere to Department of Transportation regulations, including obtaining a Hazmat endorsement within 120 days of hiring. The role requires working in various weather conditions, exposure to noise, vibration, diesel fumes, and potentially hazardous materials.

FedEx Freight fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages both independent work and teamwork. This position is critical in maintaining the company's high standards of service and operational excellence. Employees are supported through ongoing training and a supportive workplace culture, making this an attractive role for motivated individuals seeking a stable and rewarding career in freight transportation.