ABF Driver Development Program

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.

• High School Diploma / GED

• CDL-A permit

• 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.

• 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.

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

• Frequent (75% or more)

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

• $18.25 until training is complete

In accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position is $18.25.

ABF Freight®, an Arc Best® 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.