Job Description
This position involves attending an ABF Freight-approved driver training school. Program graduates will perform the duties of a checker/driver combined dock/P&D employee.
This position involves attending an ABF Freight-approved driver training school. Program graduates will perform the duties of a checker/driver combined dock/P&D employee.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Ability to obtain CDL-A with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsement.
- Safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
- Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.
Benefits:
(Benefits eligible upon completion of the program and acceptance of a full-time position, waiting period may apply).
- Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers!
- Be Home more often! Home time for ABF Freight drivers far exceeds that of other drivers within the truckload industry.
- Vast majority of ABF Freight local driving jobs are Monday through Friday.
- All drivers receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
- Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
- Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
- Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to a company sponsored 401(k).
- ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
- Drivers participate in a profit-sharing program with option to purchase company stock through a stock purchase plan.
- Fully air-conditioned equipment.
- Tractors equipped with power steering.
- Preventive Maintenance Program for all ABF equipment.
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
- This is a hourly position paid weekly.
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.