CDL Driver Apprentice – Straight Truck & Freight Ops

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

VACATION (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a Straight Truck Operator to perform pickups and deliveries between service centers and customer locations, including dock and forklift duties.

You will conduct safety checks, secure freight, maintain documentation, and assist customers while following dispatch instructions. Ideal candidates hold a Class B CDL with a good MVR, can lift up to 100 pounds, read route schedules, and work well independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must have Class B CDL or CLP before entering job classification.
• Must have acceptable MVR according to hiring standards.
• Must meet DOT regulatory requirements under FMC regs.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to read and understand route schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate straight trucks.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip safety inspections on equipment.
• Handle freight using forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Collect checks for freight charges and maintain records.
• Comply with hazmat regulations and placarding as required.
• Communicate with Dispatch about delays, arrivals, and issues.
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
• Determine pick-up or delivery needs with customers.
• Ask customers for additional business and provide leads to sales.
• Chain vehicle tires as required.
• Follow all laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CDL Holder

MVR Clear

DOT Regulations

Basic Math

Route Reading

Heavy Lifting

Independent Worker

Team Player

Safety Awareness

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a Straight Truck Operator to perform pickups and deliveries between service centers and customer locations, including dock and forklift duties.

You will conduct safety checks, secure freight, maintain documentation, and assist customers while following dispatch instructions. Ideal candidates hold a Class B CDL with a good MVR, can lift up to 100 pounds, read route schedules, and work well independently or as part of a team.