CDL Driver Apprentice: On-the-Job Truck & Dock Training

FedEx Freight; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Mansfield, OH is seeking a CDL driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles, and to perform pickups and deliveries between service centers. The role may include forklift and dock duties, with emphasis on safety and on-time performance.

You will conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and follow dispatch instructions. A valid CDL, clean MVR, and DOT compliance are required, along with the ability to lift approximately 100 pounds and work

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 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 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
• Maintain accurate daily logs
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required
• 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 appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck
• Chain vehicle tires, as required
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

CDL or CLP

MVR acceptable

DOT regulations knowledge

Math basics

Written and verbal communication

Trailer hookups and safety

Independence and teamwork

Job description

FedEx Freight in Mansfield, OH is seeking a CDL driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles, and to perform pickups and deliveries between service centers. The role may include forklift and dock duties, with emphasis on safety and on-time performance.

You will conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and follow dispatch instructions. A valid CDL, clean MVR, and DOT compliance are required, along with the ability to lift approximately 100 pounds and work