Road Driver

FedEx Freight; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement

Employee discounts

Vacation (FT)

Paid holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a professional truck driver to pick up and deliver trailers between service centers and turn-points using tractor-trailer combos. You will perform pre-trip inspections, hook/unhook trailers, and ensure accurate documentation while communicating with dispatch about delays or issues.

Qualified candidates must hold a Class A CDL with hazmat/tank endorsements or have the option for automatic transmission restriction.

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 DOT regulatory requirements under section 391 of the FMC regulations.
• Long combination vehicles (LCV) operate in specified states; meet LCV standards.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to hook-up and break-down sets of trailers requiring ~100 lb lift.
• Ability to sit, bend, twist, squat, climb in/out of truck.
• Follow instructions and complete training.
• Work independently or as a team; show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations including doubles (and triples where applicable).
• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections.
• Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor/trailer.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Maintain accurate daily logs.
• Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate about delays or problems.
• May chain vehicle tires; may perform city driver or dock duties as needed.
• Load and unload freight as required.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

Tank endorsement

Double/Triple endorsement allowed

DOT regulations knowledge

MVR acceptable

Heavy lifting

Independent working

Tools

DOT requirements tools

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.

Pay

Mileage Pay Range: 0.7162–0.8290 per mile for linehaul duties, plus fixed pay for certain linehaul-related tasks equal to a fraction of the hourly rate (3/4, 1/2, 1/4), not based on time taken; Hourly Pay Range: $31.26–$36.18 per hour. Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

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

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