
Driver, Local
- Chandler, AZ
- $24.50-33.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.comLocation: USA - Chandler, E. Palomino Dr.Division: Road Transport, US
Job Posting Title: Driver, Local
Time Type: Full TimeSUMMARY
The Local Truck Driver position will handle regional deliveries within a specific area with care, professionalism, and precision.Benefits of Driving with DSV
- Local drivers start at $24.50 - $33.25 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.
- Drives semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off-duty on runs of up to one week or more.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.