CDL-A City Driver: Local Freight & Customer Service

FedEx Freight; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Mansfield, OH seeks a safety‑driven driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers while supporting the selling process. Must hold a valid Class A CDL with hazmat/tank endorsements and meet DOT requirements.

One year of recent driving experience or FedEx Freight training is required. The role involves operating tractor-trailers (including doubles/triples where applicable), performing pre‑trip inspections, securing cargo, and coordinating with

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) ... states OH included; meet LCV standards
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (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, 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

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 to/from a tractor and/or trailer
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and 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, as required, and maintain required documentation
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required
• 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
• May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
• May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

LCV knowledge

Math ability

Written/Verbal communication

Physical strength

Independence

Job description

FedEx Freight in Mansfield, OH seeks a safety‑driven driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers while supporting the selling process. Must hold a valid Class A CDL with hazmat/tank endorsements and meet DOT requirements.

One year of recent driving experience or FedEx Freight training is required. The role involves operating tractor-trailers (including doubles/triples where applicable), performing pre‑trip inspections, securing cargo, and coordinating with