CDL-B Route Driver: Safe, Timely Freight & Customer Service

FedEx Freight; Reading (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,618,000 - 99,143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a qualified CDL-B driver to pick up and deliver between service centers and customers in a professional, safe, and timely manner, including lifting up to 100 pounds in a multi-temperature environment.

The role requires one year of straight-truck experience or completion of the FedEx Driver Development Course, excellent customer service, and the ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks when needed. You must be 21+ and maintain a valid MVR.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class B license with hazardous materials and tank endorsements.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a straight truck or similar sized vehicle within the last 3 years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per 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, twist, squat, climb in/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.
• Meet delivery schedules while providing professional customer service including soliciting new business.
• Secure freight for pick‑up and delivery using pallets, straps and rope.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections on equipment.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate delays or problems.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading truck.
• Perform freight handling using equipment like forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and DOT placarding requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a qualified CDL-B driver to pick up and deliver between service centers and customers in a professional, safe, and timely manner, including lifting up to 100 pounds in a multi-temperature environment.

The role requires one year of straight-truck experience or completion of the FedEx Driver Development Course, excellent customer service, and the ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks when needed. You must be 21+ and maintain a valid MVR.