Road Driver

Position Overview

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

Starting Rate of Pay: $31.26 per hour.

• 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.

• 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 Fed Ex Freight Driver Development Course.
• Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards.
• Must meet all Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations.
• Long combination vehicles (LCV) are operated in certain states; LCV drivers in those states must meet the LCV Qualification and Certification Minimum Standards.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• 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, bend, twist, squat, and climb in and out of the truck.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation.

• 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.

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.

Eligible employees offered health, vision, dental, AD&D, STD & LTD insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, 2 weeks paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, 6.67–13.34 hours vacation per month based on service time, 8 paid holidays.

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