About the position
The Road Driver position at FedEx Freight involves picking up and delivering trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations using tractor-trailer combinations. The role requires operating a tractor-trailer combination, performing daily pre-trip and safety inspections, and maintaining accurate daily logs. Drivers must comply with hazardous material regulations and follow dispatch instructions while communicating any delays or equipment problems. Additional responsibilities may include loading and unloading freight and performing other duties as required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
