Team Drivers, OTR

About the role

At DSV, we’re looking for dedicated Class A OTR Team Drivers to help deliver high-value and temperature-sensitive freight across the country with care, professionalism, and precision. As a vital part of our logistics network, you’ll operate dry van and refrigerated trailers, ensuring freight is moved safely and efficiently coast to coast.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a team to transport high-value, time-sensitive, and specialized freight across long-haul OTR routes.
• Safely operate and maneuver a variety of trailers, including van & reefer.
• Maintain accurate ELD logs, hours of service, Bills of Lading, and other delivery paperwork.
• Route plan and adapt to road conditions, weather, and HOS constraints to meet delivery timelines.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, report maintenance needs, and maintain clean, road-ready equipment.
• Ensure secure loading and proper cargo safety procedures.
• Adhere to all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety policies and protocols.
• Monitor reefer temperatures and document product integrity for temperature-controlled freight.
• Provide status updates, resolve on-site concerns, and engage with customers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Assist in loading/unloading when required using appropriate tools and techniques.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Class A CDL Required
• Minimum of 2 yrs. of Verified experience within the past 4 yrs. 3+ Preferred.
• Minimum 1yr Medical Certificate - Minimum ICC requirements related to physical qualifications as set forth under Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 391.41, Physical Qualifications of Drivers.
• Must have a TWIC Card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC Card.
• No positive drug or alcohol test result in the past five (5) yrs.
• No accident involving bodily injury within the last three (3) yrs.
• No DUI/DWI, Reckless Driving or Speeding Tickets 12mph or higher in the past (5) yrs.

Physical Demands

• Frequently carry, push, or pull freight weighing 1-125 pounds
• Lifts up to 50 pounds
• Frequent reaching for freight at waist level and occasional reaching above shoulder height or below waist level
• Frequent squatting or crouching to handle and position freight
• Frequent climbing 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.
• Be able to 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.
• Must be able to spend at least 5% of day standing and 5% of the day walking on surfaces such as wood, metal and concrete. Surface may sometimes be slippery or wet.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.

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 and 6 paid holidays a year.
• Bi-weekly pay with Daily Pay options.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.
• Cell phone allowance
• Clean inspection incentives
• Paid orientation including transportation, lodging, and meals.