About The Position
The Regional CDL A Truck Driver safely and efficiently completes regional deliveries within a defined geographic area, ensuring freight is delivered safely, on time, and accurately while providing professional customer service. The role involves driving semi-tractor/trailers on runs lasting up to one week or more, backing trailers to customer docks, coordinating with dispatch, securing freight, and ensuring vehicle mechanical issues are addressed before driving. Drivers must comply with applicable DOT, federal, and state safety requirements. The position is based in Lancaster, Texas, in DSV’s Road division. The expected base pay is $0.68 per mile (CPM). Qualified drivers may receive a $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus, subject to the company’s retention schedule and eligibility requirements. Drivers operate in truck cabs, outdoors at customer locations and terminals, and on public roadways, with regular exposure to varying weather, vehicle-related fumes, particles, noise, and vibration.
Requirements
- Valid CDL A license.
- Minimum of 2 years of CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years.
- Meet DOT qualification requirements under FMCSR 391.41.
- No positive drug or alcohol test results in the past five years.
- No accident involving bodily injury within the last three years.
- 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.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Able to perform the physical duties described, with or without reasonable accommodation, including freight handling and lifting up to 50 pounds independently.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of CDL A driving experience.
- Experience in local pickup and delivery operations, multi-stop routing, and urban driving environments.
- Experience handling high-value or sensitive freight.
- TWIC card, or ability to obtain one within 90 days if required.
Responsibilities
- Drive semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off-duty on runs lasting up to one week or more.
- Back trailers to customer docks.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state safety regulations and demonstrate safe, professional driving behavior.
- Communicate with customer representatives in a pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner.
- Communicate and coordinate with dispatchers.
- Comply with DOT requirements, including drug and alcohol testing.
- Secure cargo and properly arrange and balance it within the vehicle.
- Ensure mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
- Swing and secure trailer doors.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus for qualified drivers, subject to eligibility and the company retention schedule.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
- Generous PTO package, including vacation, sick time, birthday holiday, and paid holidays.
- Bi-weekly pay with Daily Pay options.
- $1,000 driver referral bonus program.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Paid orientation, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
