Predicted to enable dynein intermediate chain binding activity; dynein light intermediate chain binding activity; and minus-end-directed microtubule motor activity. Predicted to be involved in microtubule-based movement. Predicted to be part of dynein complex. Is an ortholog of C. elegans dhc-1. In C. elegans, dhc-1 is involved in several processes, including cellular localization; neuron remodeling; and regulation of cellular localization.