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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 but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
- 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 required documentation
- Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
- 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 for potential new opportunities
- May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
- May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Qualifications
- Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.* Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
- Must possess one (1) year experience within most recent three (3) years or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
- 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
- Long combination vehicles (LCV) (i.e., Triple Trailers, Rocky Mountain Doubles, and Turnpike Doubles) are operated in certain states; drivers must meet specific standards.
- Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds several times a week
- 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
Working Conditions
- Drive throughout shift on all types of roads and in all weather conditions
- Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes, and hazardous materials
- Hours may vary due to operational needs
- Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency: The listed compensation reflects the pay range/rate of pay reasonably expected for this position. Actual pay is determined by relevant experience and other factors. Benefits include medical/dental/vision plans, PTO, 401(k), bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Pay: Hourly range: $31.00 - $35.89; linehaul duties may include mileage pay and fixed pay adjustments.
Additional Details
Starting Rate of Pay: $31.00/hour
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance with application due to disability, contact: 800-888-8252 or ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Freight and Package Transportation