1

Freight Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Freight Handler

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$25.64 - $30.55/hr

Freight Transporter Starting Rate of Pay: $ 25.64 per hour Shift Time: 0200-1030 Transport freight ... an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the ...

Freight Handler

Hartford, CT · On-site

$26.23 - $31.23/hr

Freight Transporter Starting Rate of Pay: $26.23/hour Shift Time: 1700 - 0130 Transport freight ... an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the ...

Freight Handler

Portland, OR · On-site

$26.23 - $31.23/hr

Freight Transporter Starting Rate of Pay: $26.23 per hour Shift Time: 0200-1030 Position Overview ... an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the ...

New

Freight Handler

Rochester, NY · On-site

$21.16 - $24.75/hr

Freight Transporter Starting Rate of Pay: $ 21.16 per hour Shift Time: 2100-0530 POSITION OVERVIEW ... an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the ...

Showing results 41-60

Freight Investigator information

See salary details

$32K

$75.3K

$131K

How much do freight investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for freight investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are popular job titles related to Freight Investigator jobs?

For Freight Investigator jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Freight Investigator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 84% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Freight Handler

Nashville, TN • On-site

FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.
Trucking • 10K+ employees

$25.64/hr

Other

Re-posted 4 days ago


FedEx Freight rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 383 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $25.64/ hour
Shift Time: Split Shift: 0630- 0930 and 1630- 2030
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Transport freight across dock area to/from trailers for loading to trailers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
  • Verify documentation matches freight description (e.g. type, weight, hazardous materials), using current electronic or manual system
  • Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
  • Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
  • Verify and complete required documentation and reports
  • Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed
  • Perform hostling duties if 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:
  • High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Prior experience in warehousing, freight handling and/or fork lift operations preferred
  • If hostler/yard mule duties required, experience preferred
  • Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more
  • Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing/pulling freight throughout shift
  • Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
  • Previous dock/warehouse experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
Hours may vary due to operational need
Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-paced, deadline oriented
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.

What FedEx Freight employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom