CDL-B Driver - Local Freight & Customer Service Pro

FedEx Freight; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT only)

Paid holidays (FT only)

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Massachusetts is seeking a CDL-B Freight Driver to pick up and deliver between service centers and customers in a safe, timely manner.

You will perform inspections, secure freight, load/unload, complete paperwork, and follow dispatch instructions while maintaining high service standards. Hazmat endorsement required; benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and bonus potential.

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 an 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

Math skills

Route reading

Tools

Forklift

Job description

FedEx Freight in Massachusetts is seeking a CDL-B Freight Driver to pick up and deliver between service centers and customers in a safe, timely manner.

You will perform inspections, secure freight, load/unload, complete paperwork, and follow dispatch instructions while maintaining high service standards. Hazmat endorsement required; benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and bonus potential.