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Description
Position Overview: Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers, supporting the selling process.
Essential Functions
- Operate tractor-trailer combinations, 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.
- Handle freight using appropriate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, and ropes.
- Recoup/repair damaged freight as needed.
- Complete required documentation and reports.
- Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
- Collect freight charges and maintain documentation.
- Follow dispatch instructions and communicate delays, arrivals, or issues.
- Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business.
- Demonstrate customer service skills.
- Request additional business and provide leads for sales opportunities.
- May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
- May perform duties of a road driver or dock employee as operationally necessary.
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Qualifications
- Possess a Class A CDL with double/triple, hazardous materials, and tank endorsements. Automatic transmission restriction allowed.
- One year of recent experience or successful completion of FedEx Driver Development Course.
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Meet DOT regulatory requirements under section 391 of FMCSA.
- Operate Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) in specific states, meeting qualification standards.
- Basic math skills, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
Working Conditions
- Drive in all weather and road conditions.
- Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel fumes, and hazardous materials.
- Hours may vary based on operational needs.
- Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Pay and Additional Details
Starting Rate: $30.35/hour
FedEx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For disability assistance, contact ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.