CDL‑B Driver: Safe Deliveries & Friendly Customer Service

FedEx Freight; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Buffalo, NY seeks a Truck Driver for pick-up and delivery between service centers and customers in a professional, safe and timely manner, including manual lifting and use of dollies in a multi‑temperature environment.

Responsibilities include operating straight trucks, meeting delivery schedules, securing freight, performing pre/post-trip inspections, coordinating with dispatch, loading/unloading, and maintaining paperwork.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL-Class B; HazMat and Tank endorsements required.
• One year experience in a straight truck or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess acceptable 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 up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, bend and climb in/out of truck.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Operate straight trucks.
• Meet delivery schedules with professional customer service.
• Secure freight using pallets, straps and rope.
• Perform daily pre-trip, post-trip and safety inspections.
• Communicate with dispatch about delays, arrivals and issues.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Load or assist with loading/unloading truck.
• Perform freight handling with fork lift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Complete paperwork and maintain records.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and placarding.
• Follow all laws and company policies.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Ability to read schedules

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Education

CDL Class B with HazMat endorsement

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

FedEx Freight in Buffalo, NY seeks a Truck Driver for pick-up and delivery between service centers and customers in a professional, safe and timely manner, including manual lifting and use of dollies in a multi‑temperature environment.

Responsibilities include operating straight trucks, meeting delivery schedules, securing freight, performing pre/post-trip inspections, coordinating with dispatch, loading/unloading, and maintaining paperwork.