Truck Driver

Company: FedEx - Rock Island, IL City and Road Driver
Location: Orion
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Now Hiring CDL-A Road Drivers in Rock Island, IL!Home Daily - 55 CPM - Excellent BenefitsFedEx Freight is looking for people to fill Road Driver positions. Position overview: Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations. The Service Center is located at 5035 Morton Drive, East Moline, IL., 61244.Benefits:* Home Daily* 55 CPM* Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance* Paid Vacation* 401(k) Plans* Personal/Sick Paid Time* Holiday Pay* Wellness Programs* Long and Short Term Disability* Stock Purchase Plan* Credit Associate* Direct DepositCity Driver Responsibilities:* Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks* Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment* Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer* Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck* Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope* Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary* Verify and complete required documentation and reports* Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures* Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation* Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems* Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business* Demonstrate internal and external customer service* Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities* May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires* May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary* Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures* Perform other duties as requiredRoad Driver 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* Demonstrate internal and external customer service* 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 requiredQualifications:* 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* 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 memberStart Driving with FedEx - Apply Now!Associated topics: cdl a, cdl a driving, class a driver, company driver, company driver needed, company over the road, company owner, company truck driving, over the road driving, regional driver route

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