Driver, Local

Driver, Local

Fort Worth

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

The Local Truck Driver position based out of Fort Worth, TX, will handle local deliveries within a specific area with care, professionalism, and precision. Benefits of Driving with DSV include:

• Starting pay of $30.50 - $33.50 an hour (based on experience)
• 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

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Driving 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
• Backing trailers to customer dock
• Maintaining compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe and professional driving behavior
• Communicating with customer representatives in a pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner
• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
• Complying with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing
• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
• Ensuring that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Applying tire chains in inclement weather when required
• Swinging and securing trailer doors
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications and work experience include:

• CDL A License 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
• Must have a TWIC or eligible to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days, if required

Physical demands include:

• Sitting for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle
• Using hands and fingers to operate a steering wheel, controls, GPS devices, and other on-board equipment
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climbing in and out of the cab and trailer
• Stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch during inspections, coupling/uncoupling, or loading/unloading activities
• Communicating effectively using verbal and hearing skills
• Seeing at a distance for safe driving, as well as close vision for reading documents, using electronic logs, and performing inspections
• Carrying, pushing, or pulling freight weighing 1-125 pounds
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequently reaching for freight at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level
• Shifting manual transmission and operating foot pedals
• Frequently squatting or crouching to handle and position freight
• 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
• Conducting pre-trip inspection for a tractor and trailer
• Being 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
• Being able to spend at least 5% of day standing and 5% of the day walking on surfaces such as wood, metal and concrete
• Being able to reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck

Work environment includes:

• Exposure to diesel fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally harsh weather conditions while loading or unloading
• Time spent both inside the truck cabwhich may involve extended periods of sitting and exposure to engine noise and vibrationand 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

Expected base pay is: $30.50 - $33.50 / Hourly. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location and other objective business considerations.

DSV provides a comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being. In addition, our 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future. To support a healthy work-life balance, DSV also offers generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.

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.