Driver, Regional Intermodal

Summary

The regional drayage driver completes regional over-the-road container deliveries with consistent home time, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and professionalism.

Benefits of Driving with DSV

- Drivers start at $0.60 - $0.62 based on the expreience - 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, 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Operates semi-tractor trailers on regional over-the-road drayage routes. - Drives in compliance with Hours of Service regulations, operating up to 11 hours following a minimum of 10 consecutive hours off duty. - Performs local pickup and delivery (P&D) as assigned. - Backs trailers safely and accurately to customer docks, ports, rail yards, and designated locations. - Maintains full compliance with all Federal, State, and DOT safety regulations, demonstrating safe and professional driving behavior at all times. - Communicates professionally, courteously, and effectively with customers, dispatchers, and company representatives. - Coordinates loads, schedules, and routing with dispatch to ensure timely and efficient deliveries. - Secures containerized and/or palletized freight properly, ensuring correct arrangement and balance of cargo. - Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensures mechanical issues are addressed prior to vehicle operation. - Complies with all DOT requirements, including participation in random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing programs.

Qualifications & Work Experience

- CDL A License Required - Current TWIC card required - A minimum of 2 years CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years. 3+ years CDL A driving experience 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.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of a truck driver, the employee is required to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle. The employee must use hands and fingers to operate a steering wheel, controls, GPS devices, and other on-board equipment. The role also requires the 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. The employee 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.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of a driver, the employee may be exposed to diesel fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally harsh weather conditions while loading or unloading. The work environment includes 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.