Dallas DHL Subcontractor Drivers Joined Teamsters
Drivers at two DHL Express subcontractors in Dallas voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 745.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Unions
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Fifty-five drivers employed by DeliverOL and Driven-Force Inc. have voted to join the Teamsters union. The workers seek to secure the same benefits and protections currently held by DHL Express employees.
Why it matters
The move aims to expand the influence of the Teamsters union over DHL Express by organizing outsourced service providers. Drivers hope that union representation will lead to improved working conditions and contract protections.
The 55 drivers voted unanimously to join the Teamsters union after an organizing drive. The union intends to negotiate first contracts for these new members at both DeliverOL and Driven-Force Inc.
The players
Teamsters Local 745
This is the local division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters that will represent the newly organized Dallas drivers.
DHL Express
This global courier and logistics company maintains a significant labor relationship with the Teamsters following a contract agreement.
DeliverOL
This company operates as a subcontractor for DHL Express and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
Driven-Force Inc.
This firm serves as an outsourced service provider for DHL Express alongside DeliverOL at a facility outside Dallas.
The details
The organizing effort targeted outsourced providers for DHL Express operating out of a facility near Dallas. While the union alleged that DeliverOL and Driven-Force engaged in unfair labor practices, National Labor Relations Board records indicate no formal complaints were filed against the companies.
Timeline
In spring 2026, DHL Express and the Teamsters finalized a new four-year contract.
The week of September 15, 2026, the union announced the successful organizing drive.
Political Context
The unionization of these subcontractor drivers follows the pattern set by the four-year DHL Express and Teamsters contract finalized in 2026. Critics of these organizing efforts often argue that such moves threaten the operational flexibility and cost structures of third-party logistics firms.
The transition to union representation may lead to changes in labor agreements for the local workforce. These developments could influence future service stability at the Dallas facility as the parties begin contract negotiations.
The takeaway
This successful vote highlights an ongoing strategy by labor unions to increase bargaining power by organizing employees at subcontracted service providers. Workers looking to replicate these efforts should understand the legal requirements for union recognition and negotiation.
Further reading
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