ABF Driver Development Program - City

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

Certifications:

* CDL-A permit

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.

* 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.

Benefits

* Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.

* All Union Employees 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 the Teamsters National 401(k).

* ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.

* ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing program.

Other Details

Work Hours:

* Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Travel Requirements:

* Frequent (75% or more)

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.