Driver, Local (P.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 - Minimum ICC requirements related to physical qualifications as set forth under Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 391.41.
• No positive drug or alcohol test result in the past five (5) years.
• No accident involving bodily injury within the last three (3) years.
• No DUI/DWI, Reckless Driving, or Speeding Tickets 12mph or higher in the past five (5) years.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of a truck driver, the employee is required to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Must use hands and fingers to operate a steering wheel, controls, GPS devices, and other on-board equipment.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb in and out of the cab and trailer, and occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch during inspections, coupling/uncoupling, or loading/unloading activities.
• Must be able to communicate 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.
• Physically able with or without accommodation to:
  • Frequently carry, push, or pull freight weighing 1-125 pounds.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level.
  • Shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals (not applicable on all trucks).
  • Frequently squat or crouch to handle and position freight.
  • Climb in and out of over-the-road tractor, 4 to 6 feet, 8 to 10 times daily with assistance of various steps and handholds; occasionally bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
  • Conduct pre-trip inspection for a tractor and trailer.
  • Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower/raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release level, lock/release pintle-hooks, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil/coolant levels; perform preventative maintenance.
  • Spend at least 5% of the day standing and 5% of the day walking on surfaces such as wood, metal, and concrete (surfaces may sometimes be slippery or wet).
  • Reach above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the 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—which may involve extended periods of sitting and exposure to engine noise and vibration—and outside at customer sites, terminals, or on public roadways.
• Noise levels can vary from quiet inside the cab to moderate or loud at delivery or pick-up locations.

Benefits

• Annual gross earnings of $80k-91k.
• Up to 10-15 hours of overtime per week based on business needs.
• Home every day.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Company-paid short-term & 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.

Pay

The starting hourly pay is $26.00, which includes a $2.00 shift differential. After 90 days of employment, employees are eligible for a $2.00 per hour increase, bringing the hourly rate to $28.00 to achieve the listed annual gross earnings.

Schedule

Full Time (PM shift).