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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$43,178 / year median in Georgia
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Driver Apprentice-City FedEx Freight, Inc. $25.64 / hr United States, Georgia, Smyrna 2000 West Maner Road Southeast (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026
Starting Rate of Pay:
$25.64/ hour
POSITION OVERVIEW
Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination. Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and/or straight trucks
Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and inter-trip 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
Collect checks for freight charges and maintain related documentation, as required
Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required
Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required
Demonstrate internal and external customer service
Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs
Ask customers for additional business, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a road driver or freight handler
Chain vehicle tires, as required
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Disclaimer:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification
Must possess 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
Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Ability to hook up and break down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of approximately 100 pounds, several times a day
Ability to lift/carry hand freight weighing up to 100 pounds, several times a week
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
WORKING CONDITIONS
Drive day and night on all types of roads 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
EST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.