CDL-A Freight Driver - Regional Routes & Customer Service

FedEx Freight; Tittabawassee Township (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight seeks a driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers, supporting the selling process and maintaining high service levels.

The role involves operating tractor-trailer units (including doubles/triples where applicable), performing pre-trip inspections, securing loads, coordinating with dispatch, and delivering excellent customer service while adhering to DOT and company policies.

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) in specified states; meet LCV standards
• 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, 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 such as 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, maintain required documentation
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch regarding delays, arrivals, and equipment problems
• Communicate with customers to determine pickup/delivery needs and solicit additional business
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service; seek additional business leads for sales
• May perform chaining of vehicle tires and may cover road driver or dock duties when needed
• Comply with all laws/regulations and company policies; perform other duties as required

Job description

FedEx Freight seeks a driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers, supporting the selling process and maintaining high service levels.

The role involves operating tractor-trailer units (including doubles/triples where applicable), performing pre-trip inspections, securing loads, coordinating with dispatch, and delivering excellent customer service while adhering to DOT and company policies.