Road Driver, Full-time

ABF Freight

2024-04-26 15:38:32

Portland, Oregon, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Transport & Logistics

Job description

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.

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.

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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
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability.

In accordance with the Oregon state labor code, the starting pay for this position is $.75 cents per mile.