CDL Driver Apprentice - Start at $26.47/hr, Train & Drive

FedEx Freight; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Mason City, IA, seeks a tractor-trailer driver to transport freight between service centers and turn-point locations. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, log maintenance, and complying with DOT regulations, with occasional forklift/dock duties.

Candidates must hold a Class A CDL or CLP, have a clean MVR, and possess basic math and communication skills. Overnight travel and varying hours may occur; safety and customer service are emphasized.

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, 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 Dispatch and follow directions
• Comply with hazmat regulations and placarding, as required
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service
• Occasionally perform city driver or freight handler duties
• Use forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck for freight handling as needed
• Chain vehicle tires as required
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

CDL/CLP required

MVR clean

DOT regulations knowledge

Math ability

Basic communication

Teamwork

Stamina/Endurance

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Mason City, IA, seeks a tractor-trailer driver to transport freight between service centers and turn-point locations. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, log maintenance, and complying with DOT regulations, with occasional forklift/dock duties.

Candidates must hold a Class A CDL or CLP, have a clean MVR, and possess basic math and communication skills. Overnight travel and varying hours may occur; safety and customer service are emphasized.