What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road driver position at ArcBest?
Now is your chance to join one of the country's largest and most trusted LTL carriers : ABF Freight is looking for new team members across the country!
It's more than a job; it's a career.
Road Drivers are responsible for the pickup and delivery of cargo trailers to and from various long-distance destinations.
General Description of Duties
- Coupling and uncoupling trailers from one another and from the tractor.
- Driving for an extended period of time.
- Performing various tasks ranging from check-in, tractor / trailer inspection, tractor set up and the pickup and delivery of cargo.
- Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.
Qualifications
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Have 1 year of verifiable tractor / trailer experience (Candidates with less than 1-year experience may be eligible for training).
- Have a Class-A CDL with doubles / triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction.
- 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
- Road Tractors average less than 18 months in age.
- Fully air-conditioned equipment.
- Tractors equipped with power steering.
- Preventive Maintenance Program for all ABF equipment.
- Wages - Teamster Union Scale with over-the-road mileage rate.
- Retirement - Provided through multi-employer pension fund.
- Excellent pension and health benefits for retirees.
- Life Insurance - Provided through multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
- Sick Pay - 5 days per calendar year.
- Vacation - Up to 6 weeks? vacation for 30 years of service.
- 401K - Company sponsored program.
- Medical - Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage with no out-of-pocket premium cost to employees.
Questions about this position? Email us at careers@abf.com!
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to accommodation@arcb.
com. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet / Disability.
Last updated : 2024-05-31
