Driver, Local (A.M)

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.

About the role

The Local Truck Driver position based out of Denton, TX, will handle local deliveries within a specific area with care, professionalism, and precision.

Responsibilities

• Drives semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off-duty on runs of up to one week or more.
• Performs pick-up and delivery (P&D) locally.
• Backs trailers to customer dock.
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe and professional driving behavior.
• Communicates with customer representatives in a pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner.
• Coordinates with dispatchers.
• Complies with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable-suspicion testing).
• Secures cargo and properly arranges and balances it within the vehicle.
• Ensures that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
• Applies tire chains in inclement weather when required.
• Swings and secures trailer doors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Class A CDL Required.
• Minimum of 2 years of verified experience within the past 4 years (3+ years preferred).
• Minimum 1-year Medical Certificate – meets ICC physical qualifications under Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 391.41.
• No positive drug or alcohol test result in the past five years.
• No accident involving bodily injury within the last three years.
• No DUI/DWI, Reckless Driving, or Speeding Tickets 12mph or higher in the past five years.

Physical Demands

• Sits for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Uses hands and fingers to operate a steering wheel, controls, GPS devices, and other on-board equipment.
• Reaches with hands and arms, climbs in and out of the cab and trailer, and occasionally stoops, kneels, bends, or crouches during inspections, coupling/uncoupling, or loading/unloading activities.
• Communicates effectively using verbal and hearing skills, often via CB radio or mobile devices.
• Vision requirements include the ability to see at a distance for safe driving, as well as close vision for reading documents, using electronic logs, and performing inspections.
• Frequently carries, pushes, or pulls freight weighing 1-125 pounds; lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently reaches for freight at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level.
• Shifts manual transmission and operates foot pedals (not applicable on all trucks).
• Frequently squats or crouches to handle and position freight.
• Climbs in and out of over-the-road tractor (4 to 6 feet high) 8 to 10 times daily with assistance of steps and handholds; occasionally bends, twists, climbs, squats, crouches, and balances.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections for tractor and trailer.
• Able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower/raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, lock/release pintle-hooks, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil/coolant levels.
• Spends at least 5% of the day standing and 5% walking on surfaces such as wood, metal, and concrete (may be slippery or wet).
• Reaches above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering and directing controls to operate the truck.

Work Environment

• Exposure to diesel fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally harsh weather conditions while loading or unloading.
• Time spent both inside the truck cab (extended periods of sitting, engine noise, and vibration) and outside at customer sites, terminals, or on public roadways.
• Noise levels vary from quiet inside the cab to moderate or loud at delivery or pick-up locations.

Pay

The starting hourly pay is $24.00. After 90 days of employment, employees are eligible for a $2.00 per hour increase, bringing the hourly rate to $26.00 to achieve annual gross earnings of $80,000–$91,000.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401K plan with up to 5% company match.
• Generous PTO package – including vacation, sick time, birthday holiday, 3 floating holidays, and 6 paid holidays a year.
• Bi-weekly pay with Daily Pay options.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Paid orientation including transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Up to 10-15 hours of overtime per week based on business needs.
• Home every day.