CDL Driver Apprentice — Grow Your Trucking Career

FedEx Freight; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Richfield Township, OH seeks a CDL driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and straight trucks, and to perform related duties on the dock as needed.

You will complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, handle documentation, and follow dispatch instructions. The role requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, work independently or in a team, and comply with DOT regulations and hazmat rules.

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A 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 sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer including doubles/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.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a city driver or freight handler.
• Where operationally necessary, perform freight handling using equipment like forklift, pallet jack, hand truck.
• Chain vehicle tires.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations and company policies.

Skills

CDL or CLP

MVR acceptable

Math ability

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Job description

FedEx Freight in Richfield Township, OH seeks a CDL driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles and straight trucks, and to perform related duties on the dock as needed.

You will complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, handle documentation, and follow dispatch instructions. The role requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, work independently or in a team, and comply with DOT regulations and hazmat rules.