CDL City Driver: Freight Delivery & Customer Service

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,380,000 - 111,999,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is hiring a Driver to pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers in the Chicago area. You will support the selling process while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Class A CDL with hazmat and tank endorsements, plus the ability to operate long combination vehicles in listed states. You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure freight, and handle documentation while working with dispatch to meet delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A CDL with double/triple, hazmat and tank endorsements.
• Minimum 1 year experience within last 3 years or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per hiring standards.
• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under 391 FMC regulations.
• LCV drivers must meet standards in states AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD and UT.
• Ability to count and perform basic math; good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 pounds; sit, bend, twist, climb in/out of truck.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer, including doubles and triples as applicable.
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies.
• Handle freight using equipment like forklift and pallet jack.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and procedures.
• Collect cash or checks for freight charges and maintain documentation.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate delays or problems.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up/delivery needs and solicit additional business.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Ask for additional business and pass leads to sales.
• May perform chaining of vehicle tires; may perform road/dock duties as needed.
• Comply with laws and company policies.

Skills

Class A CDL

HazMat endorsement

Tank endorsement

Double/triple endorsement

DOT regulatory knowledge

1 year experience CDL driving

MVR acceptable

LCV knowledge (stated states)

Physical ability to lift 100 lbs

Basic math

Communication skills

Independent/team player

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is hiring a Driver to pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers in the Chicago area. You will support the selling process while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Class A CDL with hazmat and tank endorsements, plus the ability to operate long combination vehicles in listed states. You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure freight, and handle documentation while working with dispatch to meet delivery timelines.