Driver, Regional

Driver, Regional

Fort Worth

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

The regional Truck Driver safety and efficiently completed regional deliveries with care, professionalism, and precision. The CDL A Driver is responsible for executing same-day pickup and delivery (P&D) operations within a defined geographic area, ensuring safe, timely, and accurate transportation of freight. This role requires a safety-first mindset, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality, professional service. Drivers are expected to manage multiple stops per shift, maintain accurate shipment documentation, and represent DSV professionally at all customer interactions.

Benefits of Driving with DSV:

• Drivers start at $1.10 CPM based on experience. Plus $20.00 each stop.
• 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 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:

• Drives semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off-duty on runs of up to one week or more.
• Backs trailers to customer dock.
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe and professional driving behavior.
• Communicates with customer representatives in pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner.
• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers.
• Complies with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing).
• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle.
• Ensure that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
• Swings and secures trailer doors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid CDL A License required
• Minimum 2 years of CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years (3+ years preferred)
• Must meet DOT qualification requirements (FMCSR 391.41)
• No positive drug or alcohol test results in the past five (5) yrs.
• No accident involving bodily injury within the last three (3) yrs.
• Experience in local P&D operations, multi-stop routing, and urban driving environments preferred
• Strong understanding of load securement and freight handling
• Ability to navigate efficiently using GPS and route planning tools
• Demonstrated customer service skills and professionalism in customer-facing environments
• Experience handling high-value or sensitive freight preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• TWIC card (or ability to obtain within 90 days, if required)
• Hazmat endorsement requires

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to operate a commercial vehicle and perform physical freight handling activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle
• Use hands and fingers to operate steering wheel, controls, GPS, and electronic logging devices
• Frequently enter and exit the cab (4–6 feet) multiple times per shift
• Lift, carry, push, and pull freight ranging from 1–125 pounds (team lift or equipment-assisted when required)
• Lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Frequently reach at or above shoulder height, at waist level, and below waist level
• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and crouch during loading/unloading and inspections
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractor and trailer
• Hook/unhook trailers, operate landing gear, fifth wheel release, and related equipment
• Walk and stand for portions of the shift on surfaces such as concrete, metal, or dock plates, which may be uneven, wet, or slippery
• Operate foot pedals and manual transmission (if applicable)
• Work is frequently performed in busy warehouse yards, loading docks, and urban delivery environments, which may include tight spaces, traffic congestion, and time-sensitive delivery schedules
• Noise levels can range from moderate inside the cab to loud at customer sites and industrial locations
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

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