Driver - Class B

DSV • Bridgeport, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for pickup and delivery of inbound and outbound to customer location, using company vehicles at least 75% of the time. Employee driver who will operate tractor-trailers (>26,000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) in the area surrounding a DSV facility. Employee will operate within 250 air-mile radius and begin and end their workday in the same location.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's CDL Class A license
• Meet all Federal and State standards of qualification for commercial drivers, including but not limited to those as determined and set out by the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Meet and maintain the standards of physical qualifications for commercial fitness determination as set out in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations compulsory Medical Examination Report. These qualifications include but are not limited to hearing and vision requirements, health and history and the body systems.
• Meet all Federal and State standards of qualification for commercial drivers, including but not limited to those as determined and set out by the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Haz Mat regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Generally prefer 3-6 years of experience.
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding; conform with DMV and DOL driving requirements to operate hand trucks and forklifts; and perform tasks in inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Verify shipment-bills for required information and load freight onto trucks
• Unload freight from trucks and weigh/check dimensions compared to shipper’s calculations
• Must perform and maintain daily safety checks as it relates to vehicle assigned.
• Must perform and maintain daily security checks as it relates to freight being moved.
• Deliver freight to customer location using company vehicles
• Recover freight from customer location using company vehicles
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Maintains radio or telephone contact
• Interact with warehouse / data center team members to maximize output and efficiency
• Must adapt to frequent change requests due to fast changing environment.
• Ensure proper documentation for any Hazardous Materials being moved.
• Inspect truck and trailer equipment to ensure road worthiness and notifies supervisor of current or anticipated repairs.
• Use RF and/or Computer System for Trailer Inventory Control

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED