City Driver

FedEx Freight; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 52,348; 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 vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a CDL Class A driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers, supporting the sales process.

You will operate tractor‑trailer or straight trucks, perform pre‑trip inspections, secure freight, handle documentation, and comply with DOT regulations. The role requires ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with required endorsements and no automatic transmission restriction.
• 1 year of driving experience within the last 3 years or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record per hiring standards and DOT requirements.
• Familiar with Long Combination Vehicle qualifications where applicable.
• Basic math, readable handwriting, and clear documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor‑trailer, doubles or straight trucks as assigned.
• Perform pre‑trip and safety inspections daily.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies as needed.
• Handle freight using forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck.
• Secure freight using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Complete required documentation and reports accurately.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Communicate with dispatch and customers about pick‑up/delivery needs.
• Demonstrate customer service and seek additional business.

Skills

CDL Class A

1 year experience

MVR standard

DOT regulations

Math basics

Communication

Physical stamina

Job 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 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
• Perform other duties as required

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 the most recent three (3) years or successful completion of the FedEx Freight Driver Development Course
• Must possess an 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) are operated in the states of AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD, and UT. LCV drivers in these states must meet the Long Combination Vehicles (LCV) Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
• Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds several times a week
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, and climb in and out of a truck
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

Working Conditions

• Drive throughout shift on all types of roads and in all types of weather
• Exposure to noise and vibration
• Exposure to dust and diesel fumes
• Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations
• Hours may vary due to operational need
• Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of offer acceptance. An employee will not be allowed to drive a commercial motor vehicle without this endorsement

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $32.66 – $37.81 per hour. If assigned linehaul duties, Linehaul Hourly Pay Range: $39.92 – $46.21 per hour.

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). Actual pay is determined by job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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