CDL Driver Apprentice – Paid Training & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Bonu potential

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations and handle dock duties across service centers. The role emphasizes safety inspections, accurate logs, and adhering to dispatch instructions.

Responsibilities include hitching trailers, handling freight, and occasionally performing city driving or forklift tasks. A Class A CDL or CLP with solid MVR and DOT certification are required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A CDL or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering the job classification.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) according to hiring standards.
• Must meet DOT regulatory requirements under 49 CFR Part 391.
• Ability to perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift ~100 pounds repeatedly to hook/unhook trailers.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and move in a truck environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete training.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles/straight trucks.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and required reports.
• Communicate with Dispatch about delays, arrivals, or problems.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and placarding where required.
• Provide internal and external customer service.
• Perform related duties such as city driving or freight handling when needed.
• Operate freight-handling equipment like forklift or pallet jack when required.

Skills

CDL-A or CLP

MVR clearance

DOT regs knowledge

Basic math

Communication skills

Team or solo work

Lifting ability ~100 lbs

Safety inspections

Documentation accuracy

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations and handle dock duties across service centers. The role emphasizes safety inspections, accurate logs, and adhering to dispatch instructions.

Responsibilities include hitching trailers, handling freight, and occasionally performing city driving or forklift tasks. A Class A CDL or CLP with solid MVR and DOT certification are required to qualify.