CDL Driver Apprentice: Tractor-Trailer & Dock Ops

FedEx Freight; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Des Moines is seeking a driver/dock associate to operate tractor-trailers and perform related dock duties. The role focuses on safe vehicle operation, routine inspections, and freight handling with various equipment.

Applicants must hold a Class A CDL or CLP, maintain a valid MVR, and comply with DOT regulations. This position may involve fast-paced shifts with exposure to road and dock environments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A 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 DOT regulatory requirements under 391 FMC regulations.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, multiple times daily.
• Ability to sit, bend, twist, squat, and climb in/out of truck.

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.
• Perform freight handling using motorized and manual equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck).
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, and rope.
• Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Communicate with Dispatch regarding delays, incidents, or equipment problems.
• Provide internal and external customer service and gather leads for sales.

Skills

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork / independence

Education

CDL Class A or CLP

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

FedEx Freight in Des Moines is seeking a driver/dock associate to operate tractor-trailers and perform related dock duties. The role focuses on safe vehicle operation, routine inspections, and freight handling with various equipment.

Applicants must hold a Class A CDL or CLP, maintain a valid MVR, and comply with DOT regulations. This position may involve fast-paced shifts with exposure to road and dock environments.