CDL Driver Apprentice: Freight Dock & Route Readiness

FedEx Freight; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; 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 vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a driver trainee to operate tractor-trailer units and develop skills in dock operations. The role includes learning from education and hands-on driving experience, and performing non-driving duties such as forklift operation and dock work.

This position emphasizes safety inspections and compliance with DOT regulations. Responsibilities include operating equipment, conducting pre- and post-trip checks, handling freight with various equipment, and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification.
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards.
• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to hook up and break down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, several times a day.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds, several times a week.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and/or straight trucks.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipment.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation as required.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments as required.
• Communicate with Dispatch regarding delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs.
• Ask customers for additional business, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities.
• Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a road driver or freight handler.
• Chain vehicle tires as required.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CDL knowledge

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Independent/team worker

Education

CDL or CLP

Tools

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a driver trainee to operate tractor-trailer units and develop skills in dock operations. The role includes learning from education and hands-on driving experience, and performing non-driving duties such as forklift operation and dock work.

This position emphasizes safety inspections and compliance with DOT regulations. Responsibilities include operating equipment, conducting pre- and post-trip checks, handling freight with various equipment, and ensuring accurate