CDL Driver Apprentice: Hands-On Freight & Dock

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking a driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations and perform dock duties. Responsibilities include pre-trip/post-trip inspections, trailer hookups, and freight handling with forklifts and hand trucks.

The role requires a Class A CDL, good MVR, and compliance with DOT regulations. You will communicate with dispatch, ensure accurate documentation, and support customer service at the dock side. Hours may vary, with competitive hourly pay plus benefits.

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 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.
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds, several times a week.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer 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 motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Communicate with Dispatch regarding delays, arrivals, or equipment issues.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety awareness

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking a driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations and perform dock duties. Responsibilities include pre-trip/post-trip inspections, trailer hookups, and freight handling with forklifts and hand trucks.

The role requires a Class A CDL, good MVR, and compliance with DOT regulations. You will communicate with dispatch, ensure accurate documentation, and support customer service at the dock side. Hours may vary, with competitive hourly pay plus benefits.