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Description
Position Overview: Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support the selling process.
Essential Functions
- Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks.
- Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
- Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.
- Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
- Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps, and ropes.
- Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary.
- Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
- Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
- Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain documentation.
- Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch regarding delays, arrivals, and equipment issues.
- Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business.
- Demonstrate internal and external customer service.
- Ask for additional business from customers and provide leads to sales.
- May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
- May perform duties of a road driver or dock employee as needed.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications
- Must possess a Class A CDL with double/triple, hazardous materials, and tank endorsements. Automatic transmission restriction allowed.
- At least one year of recent experience or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Meet DOT regulatory requirements.
- Ability to perform basic math and communicate effectively.
- Ability to lift/carry freight up to 100 pounds and operate vehicle controls.
Working Conditions
- Drive in all weather conditions and on various roads.
- Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes, and hazardous materials.
- Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Preferred Qualifications & Compensation
Pay Range: $31.71 - $36.71/hour; linehaul duties may include mileage pay. Starting rate: $31.71/hour.
Includes benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, 401(k), bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more.
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance, contact ADA support as specified.