Driver, Local (Wed-Sun)

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

About the role

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

Pay

Local drivers start at $30.50 - $31.50 an hour (based on experience).

Schedule

Full Time - Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Benefits

• 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

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

• CDL A License Required
• A minimum of 2 years CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years (3+ years preferred)
• Meet D.O.T. qualification requirements, FMCSR 391.41
• Experience in load securement, route planning, and navigating various road conditions
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive cargo with care
• Detail-oriented mindset required
• Must have a TWIC or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days, if required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of a truck driver, the employee is required to:

• Sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle
• Use hands and fingers to operate a steering wheel, controls, GPS devices, and other on-board equipment
• 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
• Communicate effectively using verbal and hearing skills, often via CB radio or mobile devices
• See at a distance for safe driving, as well as close vision for reading documents, using electronic logs, and performing inspections
• 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

While performing the duties of a driver, the employee may be exposed to:

• Diesel fumes and airborne particles
• 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 that can vary from quiet inside the cab to moderate or loud at delivery or pick-up locations