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

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! 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

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.

The wage for this position is $18.25 per hour during the 6 week training course and then will go to full scale. Current rate for full scale is $32.61.