I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at FedEx Freight (Aurora, IL) in May 2014
Interview
Applications for FedEx Freight must be submitted through their website--you won't find listings online through Monster or Career Builder, etc. You have to submit a new application for every unique posting, even if it's for an identical job title at the same terminal--they don't keep anything "on file" from one vacancy to the next.
If you meet the minimum requirements you will be called for more information and a preliminary background check to verify important info. If all is well you will likely get a 1-hour interview and modest testing of basic math, reading/writing skills. Following a positive interview there could be a more through background/criminal check to make sure your application was honest and above board. After that, depending on position, you may have to go through a training process, but in a CDL drivers' case you are considered an employee and are paid whatever hourly rate the position warrants.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Very standard questions--what are your strengths, what are your weaknesses, and more importantly they will ask your opinion on the importance (or unimportance) of diversity in the workplace. How do you handle conflict? What often bothers you most about coworkers, etc. Be ready for questions like that.