Road Driver

FedEx Freight; Manchester Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a qualified truck driver to pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers. The ideal candidate must possess a Class A CDL and have at least 1 year of experience or complete the FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.

Your responsibilities will include operating a tractor-trailer combination and ensuring all safety checks are performed. This role involves lifting, loading, and unloading as necessary, and requires the ability to drive under various conditions.

Join a company that values its employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with necessary endorsements.
• Must have 1 year experience within most recent 3 years or completion of specific course.
• Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers.
• Operate tractor-trailer combination, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Load and unload freight as required.

Skills

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lift average force of about 100 pounds

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $0.7162 per mile for linehaul duties, $31.26 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.
• 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.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.).
• Ability to hook-up and break-down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of about 100 pounds, several times a day or more.
• 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.
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Drive long distances day and night 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.
• Overnight stays may be required for some schedules.
• *The 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.

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

If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail].