• ABF Driver Development Program - City

    ABF Freight (Tacoma, WA)


    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!

     

    ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is an exceptional company where driven people have rewarding careers. Our pace of expansion means we're looking for people with The Skill & The Will to serve customers who depend on us for customized transportation and logistics solutions.

     

    It's more than a job; it's a career.

    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, required.

    * Be 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 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 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.

     

    Questions about this position? Email us at [email protected]

     

    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 [email protected]. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability.

     

    In accordance with the Washington State Labor Code, the starting pay for this position is $17.75 per hour.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability