CDL-A City Driver: Freight Delivery & Customer Service

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a CDL driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers in the Joplin, MO area. You will support the selling process and handle daily dispatch communications.

The role requires a class A CDL with hazmat and tank endorsements, and the ability to operate doubles or triples when applicable. Safety inspections, documentation, and adherence to DOT regulations are essential.

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 (1) year experience within most recent three (3) 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
• Long combination vehicles (LCV) are operated in specified states and require qualification
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 pounds several times a week
• Ability to sit for extended periods, bend, twist, climb in and out of truck
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck)
• Secure freight inside trailers using 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 documentation
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate delays 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
• May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
• May be required to perform job duties of road driver or dock employee
• Comply with all laws/regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat Endorsement

Double/Triple Trailer

DOT Regulations

MVR Screening

Basic Math

Safety Awareness

Team Player

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a CDL driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers in the Joplin, MO area. You will support the selling process and handle daily dispatch communications.

The role requires a class A CDL with hazmat and tank endorsements, and the ability to operate doubles or triples when applicable. Safety inspections, documentation, and adherence to DOT regulations are essential.