DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,344 total reviews)
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Dr. Tobias Meyer

82% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,344 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DHL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte e logística industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
Oct 18, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for daily driver

Cons

Will fire you if you touch your phone while driving they have 0 tolerance would not advise working for this company

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DHL Response
8mo
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are glad you appreciated the pay. We are always committed to offering our employees competitive remuneration. Regarding your concern about our zero-tolerance policy on phone use while driving, safety is our top priority, and this policy is in place to protect both our drivers and the communities we serve. We understand this can feel strict, but it’s aligned with our commitment to road safety and compliance. Thank you for your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future roles. Kind regards, Your DHL Team
5.0
Oct 14, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Employee Focus Great Development Opportunities

Cons

Instability of Contracts Large contracts are agency based

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DHL Response
8mo
Hello, Wow, 5 stars! Thank you for the compliment! We are very impressed by this and pleased that you perceived us as a great company to work for. DHL is a people-centric company, both regarding its customers and its employees. We take great pride in this, especially because of how many lives we touch daily. We also appreciate your feedback about contract stability and agency-based arrangements. That’s an important point, and we will forward this to the appropriate team. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent cooperation and wish you all the best for your future. Kind regards, Your DHL Team
3.0
Oct 12, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

- good opportunity for part-time externals to work from home, no need to come to the office

Cons

- the company is experiencing financial troubles + hiring freeze

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DHL Response
8mo
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to read that you appreciated the flexibility of working from home. Flexibility and balance are important to us, and we are proud to offer this option to support our employees. We also acknowledge your comment about financial challenges and the hiring freeze. These are real considerations, and we are working hard to navigate them while continuing to support our teams and maintain a positive work environment. Thanks again for your contribution, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Warm regards, Your DHL Team
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