• ABF Driver Development Program - City

    ABF Freight (Portland, OR)


    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.

    Requirements

    Education:

    * High School Diploma / GED

    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.

    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.

     

    Other Details

    Work Hours:

    * Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

    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.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability