CDL Driver Apprentice: Freight Dock & Tractor-Trailer Skills

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Morrison Heights (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is hiring for a CDL driver role involving tractor-trailer operation and dock duties. The job emphasizes safety inspections, freight handling with forklifts and pallet jacks, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include communicating with dispatch, providing customer service, and lifting heavy freight while adhering to DOT regulations and company policies. Competitive hourly pay applies with benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL A license or CLP required before entering job classification.
• Must meet DOT regulatory requirements and have a suitable MVR.
• Ability to perform basic math and communicate clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles or straight trucks.
• Perform pre/post/inter-trip safety inspections and document results.
• Hook/unhook trailers and move freight with forklifts and hand trucks.
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Assist with freight recoup/repair and complete required reports.
• Follow Dispatch instructions and provide customer service as needed.

Skills

CDL A license

MVR acceptable

DOT regulations knowledge

Basic math

Communication skills

Lift 100 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc is hiring for a CDL driver role involving tractor-trailer operation and dock duties. The job emphasizes safety inspections, freight handling with forklifts and pallet jacks, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include communicating with dispatch, providing customer service, and lifting heavy freight while adhering to DOT regulations and company policies. Competitive hourly pay applies with benefits.