Road Driver

FedEx Freight; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a professional CDL driver to pick up and deliver trailers between service centers using tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles or triples where applicable. This position requires safety inspections, proper documentation, and adherence to DOT rules.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading as needed, maintaining logs, communicating with dispatch about delays or issues, and complying with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires CDL Class A with double/triple, hazmat and tank endorsements.
• 1 year of driving experience within the last 3 years or completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must have acceptable MVR per hiring standards.
• Must meet DOT regulatory requirements under 49 CFR 391.
• LCV qualifications apply in listed states: AZ, CO, FL, ID, IN, KS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, SD, UT.
• Strong basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to hook up and break down trailers requiring ~100 lb lift.
• Ability to sit, bend, twist, squat, climb as needed.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer, including doubles (and triples where applicable).
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections.
• 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 delays or equipment problems.
• May perform chaining of vehicle tires.
• May perform duties of city driver or dock employee as needed.
• Load and unload freight as required.
• Comply with laws, regulations and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CDL Class A

HazMat Endorsement

Tank Endorsement

DOT knowledge

Basic communication

Independent / team worker

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations with 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).
• 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 and 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 1 year experience within the 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, and 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.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Pay: Mileage Pay Range $0.7342–0.8498 per mile for linehaul duties; Hourly Pay Range $31.93–$36.97 per hour.

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

EEO STATEMENT

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