Starting Rate of Pay: $0.7377 per mile for linehaul duties, $32.20 per hour, for non-linehaul duties

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Pick up and deliver trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable).
Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.
Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.
Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
Maintain accurate daily logs.
Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.
Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required.
May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires.
May be required to perform job duties of a city driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary.
Load and unload freight 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) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.* Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed.
Must possess 1 year experience within most recent 3 years, or successful completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course.
Must have 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.
Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.).
Ability to hook-up and break-down sets of trailers that require an average lift force of about 100 pounds, several times a day or more.
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.
Demonstrates initiative and motivation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Drive long distances day and night 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.
Overnight stays may be required for some schedules.
*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.

EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx 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 [email protected]. 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.

About the company

FedEx Freight is a North American carrier that moves less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, meaning shipments that are heavy enough for trucking but don’t need a full trailer. It runs the largest LTL network in the United States, created from Viking Freight and American Freightways through prior acquisitions, and it serves shipments within the U.S. and across borders to Canada and Mexico with a single bill of lading and a unified pickup/delivery system. Its services include FedEx Freight Priority for fast transit (about 1–3 days) and FedEx Freight Economy for cheaper, slower moves (about 3–6 days), along with time-definite options like A.M. Delivery, residential and retail delivery, and FedEx Custom Critical for high-value or hazardous shipments. In December 2024, FedEx announced plans to spin off FedEx Freight into a separate public company to unlock value and sharpen focus on the LTL market.

Company Size

10,001+

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Headquarters

Memphis, Tennessee

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

June 2026 spin-off created a focused public LTL company with direct capital-market accountability.
Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue rose 4.8%, and revenue per shipment jumped 11.5%.
NASCAR renamed the Truck Series for 2027, giving FedEx Freight national brand reach.

What critics are saying

FedEx Freight fired EVP Mike Lyons on September 2, 2026 after a Code-of-Conduct investigation.
Average daily shipments fell 5.9% in Q4 fiscal 2026, exposing weak demand and price competition.
Old Dominion, XPO, and Saia will attack margins as standalone overhead rises in 2027.

What makes FedEx Freight unique

FedEx Freight operates the largest North American LTL network, with 365 locations and 40,000 employees.
Priority service runs roughly 40% faster than its nearest competitor's published transit times.
Its standalone pricing platform and website launched in May 2026, replacing manual workflows.

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Truck Drivers US

Oct 23rd, 2026

FedEx Freight driver with 4.9 million safe miles among ATA Image Award winners.

FedEx Freight driver with 4.9 million safe miles among ATA Image Award winners. FedEx Freight driver Steve Brand, who has accumulated 4.9 million safe driving miles over a 37-year trucking career, was among three recipients of the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award. Brand was recognized alongside the Trucking Association Executives Council Task Force and Conversion Interactive Agency during ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 19. Sponsored by Great West, an Old Republic Company, the award recognizes individuals and organizations whose work promotes the trucking industry's professionalism, commitment to safety, and contributions to communities. Steve Brand recognized for safety and industry involvement. Brand has spent 30 years with FedEx Freight after beginning his career with seven years of over-the-road driving. His accomplishments include serving as a current America's Road Team Captain and a member of the FedEx Freight Road Team. He has also competed twice in the National Truck Driving Championships and received several individual honors, including the 2024 Ohio Driver of the Year award and recognition as a 2026 TA Petro Citizen Driver. Beyond his driving record, ATA highlighted Brand's involvement in community events and trucking outreach programs. His activities have included Dayton Touch a Truck, Share the Road, Safety Drive for a Cure, and Make-A-Wish fundraisers. Brand also hosts the Truckers' Voice podcast and serves as a Truckers Against Trafficking Ambassador, using those roles to share industry experiences and promote awareness of issues affecting professional drivers. Trucking Association Task Force honored for industry report. ATA also recognized the Trucking Association Executives Council Task Force for its work developing Trucking Resurgence: The Fight for Fairness and Safety. The report outlined industry concerns and proposed responses involving fraud, safety enforcement, and regulatory compliance. According to ATA, the task force sought to address practices involving carriers, brokers, and electronic logging device providers that it identified as harmful to legitimate trucking businesses and public safety. The association credited the group with bringing forward recommendations developed through grassroots industry involvement. Conversion Interactive Agency recognized for workforce development. The third recipient, Conversion Interactive Agency, was honored for its work supporting trucking recruitment, workforce development, and industry engagement over more than three decades. According to ATA, the agency's initiatives have generated nearly five million driver leads and helped facilitate more than 56,000 hires. Its work has also included efforts to introduce new workers to trucking career opportunities and support connections between carriers and prospective employees. The recognition reflected the agency's contributions to the industry's workforce and its efforts to communicate trucking career opportunities to a broader audience. ATA highlights industry ambassadors. The Mike Russell Trucking Image Award recognizes contributions that extend beyond day-to-day business operations, including community outreach, safety advocacy, and efforts to improve public understanding of trucking. Nikki Thomas, ATA's vice president of industry affairs, said the 2026 recipients demonstrated different ways individuals and organizations could contribute to the industry's reputation. "The Mike Russell Award recognizes the individuals and organizations who take ownership of trucking's story and share it with authenticity, passion, and purpose," Thomas said. She added that the honorees' work demonstrated the importance of sharing positive stories about trucking and its role in the United States. The TDUSA editorial team creates practical, driver-focused content covering trucking news, industry updates, safety, regulations, and career information for professional truck drivers across the United States. Each article is built to reflect real-world experience, industry developments, and information drivers can use on and off the road. Last Updated: October 23, 2026 Image Source: ATA

The Truckers Report

Sep 28th, 2026

Wesley Salley named TMCSuperTech 2026 Grand Champion.

Wesley Salley named TMCSuperTech 2026 Grand Champion. FedEx Freight technicians sweep top three positions at national Skills Competition. Wesley Salley, a senior technician with FedEx Freight from Round Rock, Texas, has been named the TMCSuperTech 2026 Grand Champion at the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council National Technician Skills Competitions. The annual event recognizes professional technicians who demonstrate advanced knowledge and hands-on expertise across critical commercial vehicle maintenance categories. The competition was held September 20-21 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Participants were tested through a series of technical skills stations designed to evaluate their ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain modern commercial vehicles. Categories included electrical systems, brakes, wheel ends, advanced driver assistance systems, fifth wheels, remote diagnostics, electric vehicle safety, and other areas essential to fleet maintenance. Salley also earned first place in the Fasteners skills station, adding an individual category victory to his overall Grand Champion title. His performance placed him ahead of a highly competitive group of technicians representing fleets and maintenance organizations from across the trucking industry. FedEx Freight had a particularly strong showing in the professional competition. Kelby Bentley, who previously won the TMCSuperTech Grand Champion title in 2019, finished second overall. Fellow FedEx Freight technician Mitchell Buelow placed third. The three results gave FedEx Freight all of the top three individual positions in the final standings. FedEx Freight also captured the team championship, represented by Salley and Buelow. Hogan Truck Leasing finished second in the team standings, while TravelCenters of America placed third. TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell said Salley demonstrated the technical skills, knowledge, and professionalism expected from competitors at the national event. The competition is designed not only to recognize experienced technicians but also to highlight the increasing complexity and importance of commercial vehicle maintenance as fleets adopt new safety systems, diagnostics, and electric vehicle technologies. The event also included the TMCFutureTech National Student Technician Skills Competition, which focuses on students preparing for careers in commercial vehicle maintenance. Corbin White of the University of Northwestern Ohio earned first place overall. Madison Boone of Forsyth Technical Community College finished second, while Jeffrey Jackson of Francis Tuttle Technology Center placed third. TMCSuperTech gives technicians an opportunity to demonstrate specialized skills while showcasing careers in fleet maintenance. TMC represents technicians, fleets, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, and other industry professionals and develops recommended practices used to improve commercial vehicle maintenance and equipment performance.

Transport Topics

Sep 22nd, 2026

Wes Salley leads FedEx Freight sweep at TMCSuperTech.

Wes Salley leads FedEx Freight sweep at TMCSuperTech. Texas technician captures grand champion title and inaugural Champion of States award. Features Editor September 22, 2026 8:35 AM, EDT | Updated: September 22, 2026 10:41 AM, EDT FedEx Freight Senior Technician Wes Salley was grand champion at the 2026 TMCSuperTech competition. (American Trucking Associations) Key takeaways: PITTSBURGH - FedEx Freight Senior Technician Wes Salley entered the 2026 TMCSuperTech competition hoping to perform well enough to be proud of his effort. He left as grand champion, leading a FedEx Freight sweep of the top three overall spots at the skills competition held during American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting on Sept. 21. Salley was joined on the overall podium by FedEx Freight Senior Technician Kelby Bentley, who finished second, and Senior Technician Mitchell Buelow, who placed third. Salley's victory also earned him the inaugural Champion of States award, which recognized the Texas technician as the state champion with the highest overall score. "The competition this year is extremely fierce," Salley said after earning grand champion honors. "A lot of the guys from FedEx Freight put in a lot of hours and a lot of work... I feel that I've exceeded my own expectations." Salley also captured first place in the fasteners station. He credited his performance to an intensive training regimen and a strong culture of collaboration within the FedEx Freight team. "We spend quite a bit of time training. We get to know each other really well," Salley said. "There's a lot of camaraderie with the team. We put in a lot of hours outside of just work hours to get ready for this, to do what we do." That shared commitment, he said, helped the team sharpen its skills while building the confidence needed to perform under pressure. This year's field was narrowed through written exams and hands-on work across multiple skills stations. (American Trucking Associations) This year's format added to that pressure. Salley said the move to a single day of hands-on competition tested competitors' stamina and focus. "The single day hands-on was definitely an adjustment. It made for a long day," he said, adding that the key was mental discipline. "Keeping focused, keeping steady, and not letting one rough station or one bad patch carry through the rest of the day, keeping your eyes on the prize, made for a good win." Salley said he felt strong at several stations even when he did not finish first, and he expects some results may exceed his own impressions once he reviews the scores. He said the grand champion title represents both a personal milestone and a reflection of the broader FedEx Freight program supporting its competitors. This year's field was narrowed through written exams and hands-on work across multiple skills stations, said Randy Patterson, TMCSuperTech competition chairman. Patterson reminded attendees that SuperTech is far more than a "one-day deal," noting that organizers begin planning the next year's event before the current competition ends. He said equipment begins arriving on Thursday, and the exhibit hall is converted into a competition floor over Friday and Saturday. Patterson said 169 judges and scorecard runners supported 101 competitors across 24 stations, backed by a core team that works year-round on scoring, logistics and station design. A judge watches a competitor. There were 101 competitors across 24 stations. (American Trucking Associations) "We spend all year long preparing for you because you deserve it," he told the technicians during the awards ceremony. Among the most demanding contests was the electronic engine diagnostics station, where last year's grand champion, FedEx Freight's Matthew Sloan, earned top honors. The team title capped a strong night for FedEx Freight, with Salley and Buelow winning the TMCSuperTech Team category. FedEx Freight ranks No. 4 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America. In one of the most competitive TMCFutureTech contests in recent years, Corbin White of the University of Northwestern Ohio captured first place after a tie-breaking scenario with second-place finisher Madison Boone of Forsyth Technical Community College. Boone finished second in last year's competition. Jeffrey Jackson of Francis Tuttle Technology Center placed third. FedEx Freight led all fleets with six station wins, followed by TravelCenters of America with five and Hogan Truck Leasing with four. Clark Power Services captured two station awards, while Publix Super Markets, Feliciano Fleet Services and Transwest Truck each earned one station win.

Sports Mint Media

Sep 19th, 2026

FedEx Freight turns to NASCAR to build standalone brand with truck series deal.

FedEx Freight turns to NASCAR to build standalone brand with truck series deal. FedEx Freight will also become an official partner of NASCAR and its exclusive freight shipping partner across the US, Canada and Mexico, effective January 1, 2027. September 19, 2026 NASCAR has entered into a long-term entitlement partnership with FedEx Freight that will see the organisation's Truck Series renamed the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series from the 2027 season, bringing together one of North America's largest freight carriers and a motorsport property built around the trucking industry. Under the agreement, FedEx Freight will also become an official partner of NASCAR and its exclusive freight shipping partner across the United States, Canada and Mexico, effective January 1, 2027. The partnership marks the first sponsorship platform of this scale for FedEx Freight since it became an independent, publicly traded company in June 2026 following its separation from FedEx Corporation. The company will use NASCAR's national reach to build awareness of its standalone brand while strengthening relationships with customers, employees and business leaders. Craig Stimmel, SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, NASCAR, said, "FedEx Freight choosing NASCAR for a brand investment of this magnitude says a lot about where our sport is today and the value our platform can deliver to businesses looking to grow. And there may not be a more natural pairing than FedEx Freight and the NASCAR Truck Series. This is a series built on trucks, toughness and people who compete incredibly hard to deliver every single week. That same grit, reliability and get-it-done mentality is embedded in FedEx Freight. As they continue to establish their identity as an independent company, we have an incredible opportunity to put that brand in front of millions of fans while creating real business value throughout the NASCAR industry." John Smith, President and CEO, FedEx Freight, added, "Some partnerships just make sense. As FedEx Freight moves forward in its next chapter as an independent company, we are focused on opportunities that strengthen our brand and support our long-term growth strategy, and we are confident the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series will deliver. "NASCAR and its loyal fanbase represent the same commitment to safety, hard work, reliability and teamwork that has defined our company for decades. NASCAR provides a powerful platform to connect with customers, engage our dedicated team members and introduce the FedEx Freight brand to millions of passionate fans nationwide. This is a series built on trucks and being number one. It is a relationship that reflects our confidence in the future and our commitment to building a strong company positioned for continued success." For FedEx Freight, the agreement extends beyond naming rights. The partnership will include customer engagement, employee initiatives, community programmes and targeted activations in markets surrounding the company's distribution locations. NASCAR said the platform is intended to support brand awareness, B2B lead generation, employee recognition and community engagement. FedEx Freight operates a network of more than 365 locations, supported by approximately 40,000 employees and nearly 30,000 vehicles across North America. The company's freight-shipping relationship with NASCAR therefore adds an operational component to the sponsorship alongside its media and marketing rights. The agreement will replace Craftsman as the Truck Series entitlement partner after the 2026 season. For NASCAR, the deal demonstrates how its commercial offering is expanding beyond traditional sponsorship visibility to include B2B relationships, operational partnerships and year-round brand engagement.

FedEx Freight

Sep 16th, 2026

Veteran competitors headline FedEx Freight's 2026 TMCSuperTech team.

Veteran competitors headline FedEx Freight's 2026 TMCSuperTech team. September 16, 2026 11:03 AM MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 16, 2026 - Led by three Fleet Maintenance Senior Technicians who have previously earned Grand Champion recognition at The Technology & Maintenance Council's National Skills Competition, FedEx Freight is set to field a 10-technician team to compete at this year's competition being held in Pittsburgh Sept. 20-21. TMCSuperTech is a two-day event. Day One features various table-top and hands-on skills challenges that replicate what fleet maintenance technicians encounter at their shops. Competitors will take a written exam and are invited to attend a technician training fair on Day Two. Station awards and overall champions will be announced during a banquet the evening of Sept. 21. FedEx Freight technicians have dominated the annual competition in recent years. A FXF technician has earned Grand Champion honors in each of the last 11 TMCSuperTech competitions in which FedEx Freight has fielded a team. Returning to defend the title is reigning Grand Champion Matt Sloan of Jacksonville, Florida. Sloan led a FedEx Freight sweep of the top two positions in 2025, with Kelby Bentley of Greensboro, North Carolina, finishing as runner-up. Bentley previously captured the Grand Champion title in 2019. Also returning this year is Eric Vos of Boise, Idaho, one of the most accomplished competitors in TMCSuperTech history. Vos earned back-to-back Grand Champion titles in 2015 and 2016. He has also finished as national runner-up three times and has eight total Top 10 finishes.