CDL-B Delivery Driver — Benefits & Advancement

FedEx Freight; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is hiring for a Driver position in Syracuse, NY. This role involves picking up and delivering between service centers and customers in a safe, professional, and timely manner.

You will operate straight trucks, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure on-time deliveries with strong customer service and teamwork. The job requires a valid CDL Class B with HazMat and Tank endorsements, at least 21 years of age, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL Class B with hazmat and tank endorsements.
• One year of straight truck or similar vehicle experience or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must be twenty-one years old.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess acceptable MVR per hiring standards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to read and follow routes and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate straight trucks.
• Meet delivery schedules while providing professional customer service.
• Secure freight for pick-up and delivery using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and safety checks.
• Communicate delays, arrivals, and equipment issues with dispatch.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Load, unload, or assist with loading/unloading the truck.
• Perform freight handling using equipment like forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and placarding requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Math ability

Teamwork

Education

CDL Class B (with Hazmat & Tank endorsements)

FedEx Freight Driver Development Course

Job description

FedEx Freight is hiring for a Driver position in Syracuse, NY. This role involves picking up and delivering between service centers and customers in a safe, professional, and timely manner.

You will operate straight trucks, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure on-time deliveries with strong customer service and teamwork. The job requires a valid CDL Class B with HazMat and Tank endorsements, at least 21 years of age, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.