Local CDL-A Driver: Freight Delivery & Customer Service

FedEx Freight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a professional Driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers in Florida. You will support the selling process while ensuring safe operations and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, trailer hookups, freight handling with forklifts and pallet jacks, securing loads, and complying with DOT regulations. You may assist sales by soliciting additional business and providing leads.

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 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, 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 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
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazardous Materials Endorsement

DOT Regulations Knowledge

MVR Acceptable

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Independent/Team Player

Physical Fitness (lift 100 lbs)

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a professional Driver to pick up and deliver freight between service centers and customers in Florida. You will support the selling process while ensuring safe operations and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, trailer hookups, freight handling with forklifts and pallet jacks, securing loads, and complying with DOT regulations. You may assist sales by soliciting additional business and providing leads.