ABF Driver Development Program - City

Position Description

General Description of Duties :

This position involves attending an ABF Freight approved Driver Training School.

Upon proper completion of the program, attendees will perform the functions of a Checker / Driver Combined Dock / P&D employee.

Qualifications :

Minimum 21 years of age.Class A CDL Permit, requiredBe able to obtain a Class A CDL with doubles / triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements.Have a good stable work record.Have a 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 5 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.