Road Driver

FedEx Freight; Goodland (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a professional driver to pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and turn-point locations using tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles where applicable.

Responsibilities include daily pre-trip inspections, accurate logs, and compliance with hazmat, DOT rules, and dispatch instructions. A valid Class A CDL with hazmat/tank endorsements and at least 1 year of recent driving experience are required, with a clean MVR.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A CDL with double/triple, hazmat and tank endorsements.
• Must have 1 year experience within the last 3 years or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must have acceptable MVR based on hiring standards.
• Must meet DOT regulatory requirements under 391 FMC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer including doubles (and triples, where applicable).
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required.
• Load and unload freight as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Education

Class A CDL with hazmat & tank endorsements

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $0.7875 per mile for linehaul duties, $34.53 per hour, for non-linehaul duties

Position Overview

Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations.

Essential Functions

• Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable).
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required.
• May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
• May be required to perform job duties of a city driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary.
• Load and unload freight as required.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Disclaimer

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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 1 year experience within most recent 3 years, or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must have 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.