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B&B Transportation

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Professional Delivery Driver

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$160 - $200/day (+ commission)

B&B Transport Inc., a proud FedEx Ground contractor, is excited to welcome new members to our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We're seeking motivated and reliable individuals ready to take on the ...

B&B Transportation

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Professional Delivery Driver

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$160 - $200/day (+ commission)

B&B Transport Inc., a proud FedEx Ground contractor, is excited to welcome new members to our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We're seeking motivated and reliable individuals ready to take on the ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average weekly pay for fedex contractor in Iowa is $993.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $682.42 and $1,146.13 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a FedEx contractor?

A FedEx Contractor is an independent business owner who contracts with FedEx to provide delivery and transportation services. These contractors operate under FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery and are responsible for hiring drivers, managing routes, and maintaining vehicles. Unlike FedEx employees, contractors run their own businesses and are responsible for costs like fuel, maintenance, and payroll. FedEx provides package volume and brand support, but contractors handle daily operations.

What does a typical workday look like for a FedEx contractor?

A typical workday for a Fedex Contractor involves arriving early to sort packages, mapping out an efficient delivery route, and loading deliveries into your vehicle. Throughout the day, you'll drive to various residential and business locations, deliver packages, obtain signatures when required, and provide friendly customer service. You'll also handle routine administrative tasks such as scanning packages and tracking deliveries using FedEx systems. Most contractors work independently, but may be part of a small team, especially during peak holiday periods when coordination and communication with dispatch are crucial. The day typically ends with returning to the FedEx terminal to drop off any undelivered packages and complete end-of-day checkout procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a FedEx contractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fedex Contractor, you need safe driving skills, basic logistics knowledge, and a valid driver's license, often accompanied by business management experience if running your own delivery route. Familiarity with route optimization software, handheld package scanners, and sometimes a commercial vehicle operator’s license is crucial. Strong organizational skills, time management, and excellent customer service make a contractor stand out in this position. These abilities ensure timely, efficient deliveries and foster positive customer experiences, which are essential for both FedEx’s reputation and the contractor’s business success.

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Infographic showing various Fedex Contractor job openings in Iowa as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,652 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

Driver Apprentice-Road

Des Moines, IA • On-site

FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.
Trucking • 10K+ employees
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Posted 3 days ago

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FedEx Freight rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 383 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 64 rated delivery companies

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 25.64 per hour
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination, picking up and delivering trailers between service centers and/or turn-point locations. Responsibilities may 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
  • Maintain accurate daily logs
  • Verify and complete required documentation and reports
  • Communicate with and follow Dispatch instructions regarding events including, but not limited to, delays, arrivals, equipment problems, etc., as required
  • Comply with hazardous material regulations and company procedures, and confirm placarding matches hazmat shipments, as required
  • Demonstrate internal and external customer service
  • Where operationally necessary, perform job duties of a city driver or freight handler
  • Where operationally necessary, perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to, forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck
  • 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 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 long distances 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
Overnight stays may be required for some schedules
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.

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