Road Driver

Starting Rate of Pay: $0.6803 per mile for linehaul duties, $29.83 per hour for non-linehaul duties.

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

• 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.

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.

• 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) (i.e. Triple Trailers, Rocky Mountain Doubles, and Turnpike Doubles) are operated in the states of AZ, CO, FL, , 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.

• 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.

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