Local Freight Driver
Job Summary of Local Freight Driver:
The main function of this position is to move cargo between Service Centers and clients and provide assistance in the sales process. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of necessary qualifications, responsibilities, and duties.
Responsibilities of Local Freight Driver:
ā¢ Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
ā¢ Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
ā¢ Verify and complete required documentation and reports
ā¢ Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
ā¢ Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation
ā¢ Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
ā¢ Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
ā¢ Demonstrate internal and external customer service
ā¢ Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
ā¢ May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
ā¢ May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
ā¢ Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
ā¢ Perform other duties as required
ā¢ Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks
ā¢ Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
ā¢ Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
Qualification of Local Freight Driver:
ā¢ The possession of a CDL Class A license with double/triple, hazardous materials and tanks endorsements is mandatory for this job.
ā¢ The regulation which limits drivers who hold a CDL to manual transmission trucks has been revised, allowing for automatic transmission vehicles.
ā¢ In order to apply, candidates need to have completed the FedEx Freight Driver Development Course or worked in a relevant role for at least one year within the past three years
ā¢ The hiring standards mandate possession of a suitable MVR
ā¢ Section 391 of the FMC regulations is an imperative part of the DOT guidelines required to be met when operating any vehicle.
ā¢ Drivers in Certain States Need LCV Qualification and Certification
ā¢ Capacity for numerical calculations and simple math is a proficiency that can be carried out using a device or without one
ā¢ Communication prowess is a fundamental skill that everyone should possess, particularly in terms of verbal and written communication for documentation, interactions with peers and superiors, and other purposes
ā¢ Possessing the strength and endurance to carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds multiple times per week.
ā¢ Competence to sit for extended durations, bend, turn, stoop, ascend, and descend from the truck
ā¢ Being able to comply with instructions and complete necessary training is an essential quality for success in any career
Work Condition of Local Freight Driver:
ā¢ Face exposure to dust and exhaust fumes while driving.
Additional Details of Local Freight Driver:
Confidentiality is required from employees who have access to the compensation information of their peers or applicants, unless exceptions apply.
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The main function of this position is to move cargo between Service Centers and clients and provide assistance in the sales process. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of necessary qualifications, responsibilities, and duties.
Responsibilities of Local Freight Driver:
ā¢ Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope
ā¢ Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
ā¢ Verify and complete required documentation and reports
ā¢ Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures
ā¢ Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation
ā¢ Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems
ā¢ Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
ā¢ Demonstrate internal and external customer service
ā¢ Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
ā¢ May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires
ā¢ May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary
ā¢ Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
ā¢ Perform other duties as required
ā¢ Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks
ā¢ Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
ā¢ Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer
Qualification of Local Freight Driver:
ā¢ The possession of a CDL Class A license with double/triple, hazardous materials and tanks endorsements is mandatory for this job.
ā¢ The regulation which limits drivers who hold a CDL to manual transmission trucks has been revised, allowing for automatic transmission vehicles.
ā¢ In order to apply, candidates need to have completed the FedEx Freight Driver Development Course or worked in a relevant role for at least one year within the past three years
ā¢ The hiring standards mandate possession of a suitable MVR
ā¢ Section 391 of the FMC regulations is an imperative part of the DOT guidelines required to be met when operating any vehicle.
ā¢ Drivers in Certain States Need LCV Qualification and Certification
ā¢ Capacity for numerical calculations and simple math is a proficiency that can be carried out using a device or without one
ā¢ Communication prowess is a fundamental skill that everyone should possess, particularly in terms of verbal and written communication for documentation, interactions with peers and superiors, and other purposes
ā¢ Possessing the strength and endurance to carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds multiple times per week.
ā¢ Competence to sit for extended durations, bend, turn, stoop, ascend, and descend from the truck
ā¢ Being able to comply with instructions and complete necessary training is an essential quality for success in any career
Work Condition of Local Freight Driver:
ā¢ Face exposure to dust and exhaust fumes while driving.
Additional Details of Local Freight Driver:
Confidentiality is required from employees who have access to the compensation information of their peers or applicants, unless exceptions apply.
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