ABF Driver Development Program - City

(Amount listed is the base range and may differ by location.)

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.

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.

• 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
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• 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.

Work Hours:

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Travel Requirements:

• Frequent (75% or more)

Compensation:

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

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.

The wage for this position is $18.25 per hour during training. After completion of the 6 week training and passing a road test, the wage will be $29.35 with full scale wages in 1 year.