Local CDL-A Driver: Freight & Customer Service

FedEx Freight; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a Class A CDL driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers in a dynamic environment. You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure loads, handle freight with equipment, and ensure accurate documentation.

You may also engage with customers to generate additional business, support sales leads, and adhere to hazmat and DOT regulations. This full-time role requires safety focus and teamwork in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A CDL with double/triple, hazmat 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 FMC regulations
• Long combination vehicles (LCV) operate in specified states; LCV qualification may be required
• 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, 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

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer, including doubles/triples and/or straight trucks
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
• Hook/unhook trailers and dollies to/from a tractor or trailer
• Perform freight handling using equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck)
• Secure freight inside trailers using pallets, straps and rope
• Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Comply with hazmat regulations and procedures
• Collect cash or checks for freight charges and maintain documentation
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate delays or issues
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up/delivery needs and solicit additional business
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service
• Ask for additional business and provide leads to sales
• May perform chaining of vehicle tires
• May perform duties of road driver or dock employee when needed
• Comply with laws/regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

CDL A license

Hazardous materials endorsement

Tank endorsement

DOT regulations knowledge

Basic math

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety inspections

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a Class A CDL driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers in a dynamic environment. You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure loads, handle freight with equipment, and ensure accurate documentation.

You may also engage with customers to generate additional business, support sales leads, and adhere to hazmat and DOT regulations. This full-time role requires safety focus and teamwork in varied conditions.