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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for fedex freight driver in the United States is $30.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a FedEx Freight Driver job?

A FedEx Freight Driver is responsible for transporting freight shipments safely and efficiently using company trucks. They typically operate tractor-trailers for regional or local deliveries, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs. Drivers must comply with all federal, state, and company regulations while maintaining logs and vehicle inspections. Strong customer service skills and a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with proper endorsements are required. This role plays a crucial part in FedEx's logistics and supply chain operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fedex Freight Driver position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fedex Freight Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), excellent driving skills, a clean driving record, and a strong understanding of DOT regulations. Competency with routing systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and freight handling equipment is typically required. Outstanding time management, customer service skills, and reliability are valued soft skills in this position. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring timely deliveries, safe operation, and positive interactions with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced logistics environment.

What does a typical workday look like for a Fedex Freight Driver?

A typical day for a Fedex Freight Driver starts with a pre-trip vehicle inspection and reviewing the scheduled routes. Throughout the day, drivers pick up and deliver freight between terminals, distribution centers, and customer locations, ensuring all cargo is loaded, secured, and unloaded safely. The role requires frequent communication with dispatchers, adherence to strict delivery timelines, and compliance with all safety and regulatory protocols. Drivers may work independently for much of the day but regularly interact with warehouse teams, customers, and other drivers to coordinate delivery logistics. Expect structured shifts that may include early mornings, nights, or weekends, depending on route assignments.

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Infographic showing various Fedex Freight Driver job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,075 per year, or $30.8 per hour.
CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Daily

CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Daily

FedEx Freight

Westbrook, ME

$31.93/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

FedEx Freight rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 363 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 61 rated delivery companies

Job description

FedEx Freight is Now Hiring CDL-A City Drivers in Portland, ME!Starting at $31.93 per Hour - Home Daily, Local Route


Comprehensive Benefits Package


Position Overview:

Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers, and support the selling process.


Anything's Possible at FedEx - Apply Now!


Essential Functions:
  • 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 the 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 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, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job


Qualifications:
  • 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 of experience within the most recent 3 years or successful completion of the FedEx Freight Driver Development course
  • Must possess an 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
  • Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
  • 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, and climb in and out of a truck
  • Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
  • Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

*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


Working Conditions:
  • Drive throughout the shift 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


Additional Details:
  • Starting at $31.93 per hour

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 call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.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.Pay Transparency: The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location(s). If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).

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