Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $31.26 - $36.18
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Personal Time Off
Paid Sick Time Off
401(k) retirement savings plan
bonus potential
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave
vacation
Paid holidays
Job Description
FedEx Freight is a leading provider in the freight transportation industry, known for its extensive logistics network and commitment to reliable, efficient service. As a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, the company specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services across the United States, making it a vital component in the supply chain for businesses nationwide. FedEx Freight prides itself on innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that shipments arrive on time and intact. The company also emphasizes employee development and offers competitive compensation and benefits to support its workforce.
This Truck Driver position at FedEx Freight offers an important role within thei... Show More
This Truck Driver position at FedEx Freight offers an important role within thei... Show More
Job Requirements
- Possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple hazardous materials and tank endorsements
- Have at least one year of driving experience within the past three years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
- Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per hiring standards
- Meet Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations
- Obtain Hazardous Materials endorsement within 120 days of offer acceptance
- Ability to count and perform basic math
- Possess basic written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift/carry freight up to 100 pounds
- Ability to sit bend twist squat and climb in and out of trucks
- Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
- Comply with hazardous material regulations and all applicable laws and company policies
Job Qualifications
- Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple hazardous materials and tank endorsements. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed
- Must possess one year experience within most recent three years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
- Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
- Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations
- Ability to count and perform basic math with or without a calculator
- Basic written and verbal communication skills including documentation communication with peers supervisors etc.
- Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds several times a week
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time bend twist squat climb in and out of truck
- Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
- Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
Job Duties
- Operate tractor-trailer combination including doubles and triples where applicable and/or straight trucks
- perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
- hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
- perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment including forklift pallet jack and hand truck
- secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies including pallets straps and rope
- recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
- verify and complete required documentation and reports
- comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
- collect cash or checks for freight charges and maintain required documentation
- follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch regarding delays arrivals and equipment problems
- communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
- demonstrate internal and external customer service
- ask for additional business from customers and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
- perform chaining of vehicle tires when required
- perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
- comply with all applicable laws regulations and company policies and procedures
- perform other duties as required
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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