Driver, Regional

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

 

Location: USA - VIRTUAL - US Texas 

Division: Road 
Job Posting Title: Driver, Regional 
Time Type: Full Time

 

SUMMARY 
The DSV Road Transport Truck Driver, Regional position is responsible to remain alert while operating tractor/semi-trailers intra and inter-state between company and customer’s facilities. 

 

PERKS & BENEFITS 

• Great Pay 

• Flexible home time 

• No-touch freight 

• Direct deposit paid bi-weekly (with DailyPay options available) 

• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment) 

• Generous PTO package 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Match 

• Company-Paid Life Insurance 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Late model equipment 

• 24/7 dispatch & road support 

• Fuel card provided 

  

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 docks to unload and/or load. 

• Maintains compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe and professional driving behavior. 

• Communicates with customer representatives in pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner. 

• Complies with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing). 

• Cranks dolly legs up and down. 

• Applies tire chains in inclement weather when required 

• Swings and secures trailer doors. 

• Forced Dispatched

• Performs other duties as required 

  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

Education and/or Experience 

• Meet D.O.T. qualification requirements, FMCSR 391.41 

• 2 years driving experience 

• Ability to obtain/retain DOT Medical Card 

  

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

Computer Skills 

• Basic computer skills 

  

Language Skills 

• English (reading, writing, verbal) 

  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• 3 years driving experience 

• TWIC Card (or ability to obtain one) 

• TSA Certification (or ability to obtain) 

  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses some electronic and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.   

  

Physically able with or without accommodation to: 

• Lifts up to 50 pounds.   

• Frequently reach at or below waist level and occasionally above shoulder height 

• Shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals 

• 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 on 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 sli