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.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

Compensation:

• 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.