Job Description
Road Drivers are responsible for the pickup and delivery of cargo trailers to and from various long-distance destinations.
Road Drivers are responsible for the pickup and delivery of cargo trailers to and from various long-distance destinations.
Responsibilities
- Coupling and uncoupling trailers from one another and from the tractor.
- Driving for an extended period of time.
- Performing various tasks ranging from check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor set up and the pickup and delivery of cargo.
- Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma / GED, required
- 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience (Candidates with less than 1-year experience may be eligible for training).
- Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Good stable work record.
- Safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
- Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.
- Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
- This is a hourly position paid weekly.
Benefits:
- Road Tractors average less than 18 months in age.
- Fully air-conditioned equipment.
- Tractors equipped with power steering.
- Preventive Maintenance Program for all ABF equipment.
- Wages - Teamster Union Scale with over-the-road mileage rate.
- Retirement - Provided through multi-employer pension fund.
- Excellent pension and health benefits for retirees.
- Life Insurance - Provided through multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
- Sick Pay - 7 days per calendar year.
- Vacation - Up to 6 weeks vacation for 30 years of service.
- 401K - Company sponsored program.
- Medical - Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage with no out-of-pocket premium cost to employees.
- ABF Stock Purchase Plan.
About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
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