DRIVE WITH DAHLSTEN
We work with specially trained drivers who take pride in delivering the best quality of service to our customers. As Dahlsten continues to grow, we are seeking passionate truckers to join us as company drivers or owner operators upholding our high standards of safety and professionalism. If you have experience in bulk transportation, a safe driving record and enjoy the freedom of the road, we would like to hear from you!
Company Driver Benefits:
- Regular home time and dedicated lanes
- Mileage pay
- Seniority pay increases
- Guaranteed short load rates to maintain your earning level
- Stop pay, layover pay, detention pay
- Loading/unloading pay
- Quarterly safety bonus pay
- Annual safety incentives/awards
- Paid vacations
- Referral bonus pay
- Weekly settlements with direct deposit
- Health/dental/life insurance, vision plan discounts & prescription card
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Cafeteria plan
Owner Operator Benefits:
- Regular home time and dedicated lanes
- Vans & reefers – pay based on percentage of revenue or per mile
- Pneumatics – settled on percentage of revenue plus 100% of fuel surcharge
- Stop pay – contractor pay based on lease agreement
- Detention pay – contractor pay based on lease agreement
- Licenses & permits – 100% paid by Dahlsten Truck Line, Inc.
- Tolls – 100% paid by Dahlsten if match logs
- Fuel card – contractor may use our fuel card system
- Fleet fuel discounts – passed directly to independent contractors
- 100% of fuel surcharge to the van and reefer line
- Weekly settlements with direct deposit
- Referral bonus pay
- Quarterly safety bonus pay
- Annual safety incentives/awards
Driver Requirements:
- Must meet all qualifications of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Minimum of 23 years of age
- 2 years of verifiable experience with over the road tractor/trailer driving
- Class “A” CDL
- No felonies in the last 5 years
- No serious traffic violations in the last 3 years; no more than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years or no more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months
- No preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries treated away from the accident scene or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within 3 years. This includes damaged vehicles that are drivable but incur further damage if driven
- Must pass a D.O.T. physical as well as an enhanced performance physical
- Must be capable of lifting 50lbs if needed
- Negative pre-employment drug screen