What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABF Driver Development Program - City position at ABF Freight System, Inc.?
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/PD employee.
Requirements
Education:
Certifications:
Additional Requirements:
Benefits
Other Details
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Travel Requirements:
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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.
This position involves attending an ABF Freight-approved driver training school. Program graduates will perform the duties of a checker/driver combined dock/PD 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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan