CDL‑B Delivery Driver — Multi‑Temp Freight & Customer Care

FedEx Freight; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Fort Worth, TX seeks a professional Driver to pick-up and deliver between Service Centers and customers in a safe, timely manner. Role involves manual lifting, use of dolly and operating in a multi-temperature environment.

The position requires CDL Class B with HazMat endorsements, one year of straight truck experience or completion of our Driver Development Course, 21+ years old, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must have valid commercial driver's license (CDL)-Class B; hazardous materials and tank endorsements required*. Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
• Must possess one (1) year experience in a straight truck or similar sized vehicle within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Ability to read and understand route schedules
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight and other items weighing up to 100 pounds
• 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

Responsibilities

• Operate straight trucks.
• Ensure delivery schedules are met while providing/demonstrating friendly, professional customer service including the solicitation of new business
• Secure freight for pick–up and delivery using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope.
• Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation , as required
• Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck
• Perform job duties of a freight handler where operationally necessary
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required
• Chain vehicle tires, as required
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Lift up to 100 pounds

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

FedEx Freight in Fort Worth, TX seeks a professional Driver to pick-up and deliver between Service Centers and customers in a safe, timely manner. Role involves manual lifting, use of dolly and operating in a multi-temperature environment.

The position requires CDL Class B with HazMat endorsements, one year of straight truck experience or completion of our Driver Development Course, 21+ years old, and strong customer service skills.