Driver, Local (P.M)

Driver Local Location: USA - Northlake, East Catherine Court, TX Division: Road Transport US Time Type: Full Time (P.M) SUMMARY The Local Truck Driver position based out of Northlake, TX, will handle local deliveries within a specific area with care, professionalism, and precision. Benefits of Driving with DSV 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. Paid orientation including transportation, lodging, and meals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drives semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off‑duty on runs of up to one week or more. 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. Communicates and coordinates with dispatchers. Complies with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing). Secures cargo and properly arranges and balances it within the vehicle. Ensures 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. Qualifications & Work Experience Class A CDL Required. Minimum of 2 years of verified experience within the past 4 years; 3+ 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, Physical Qualifications of Drivers. 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 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. The employee must be able to communicate effectively using verbal and hearing skills, often via CB radio or mobile devices. Vision requirements include seeing 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. Lifts 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. 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. Spending 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. Reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing controls to operate the truck. WORK ENVIRONMENT The driver may be exposed to diesel fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally harsh weather conditions while loading or unloading. Time is spent inside the truck cab—potentially 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. 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. DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr